Updated January 22, 2012 Helping find Missing Parsis and ZoroastriansPlease bookmark this site, visit it often, and tell other Parsis and Zoroastrians about it. Thank you.  By making The Missing Parsi your facebook friend, you will automatically be notified when there is an update on The Missing Parsi. My name is Ader Gandi and I live in San Francisco, California, USA. My email address is AderGandi@gmail.com. I, along with Yazdi Tantra in Bombay, started TheMissingParsi.com on October 1st. 2005. Our idea behind the TheMissingParsi.com is simple: use the power of the Internet to help fellow Parsis and Zoroastrians connect with people they have lost touch with. This idea came to me as a result of the many requests from fellow Parsis all over the world who would ask if I knew of someone they used to know, who they had since lost touch with, and could I help them find the person. I would get these requests because I am the founder of www.TheParsiChronicle.com which is visited by 300 people daily. You can write me an email at AderGandi@gmail.com providing me with the details of the missing Parsi in your life. The more detail you provide, the more chances of finding the person: their approximate age, how and where you knew them from, their married and maiden names, when and where you had last contact with them, joint friends you knew, etc. PLEASE ADD "MISSING PARSI" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL, OTHERWISE YOUR EMAIL MAY NEVER REACH ME. I will post your email on this web site, and on our Facebook Page, TheMissingParsi. You can become our Facebook friend by clicking on http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Both the web site and the Facebook page is now being read by thousands of Parsi Zoroastrians world wide. Hopefully one of them will know the whereabouts of your missing Parsi and will respond directly to you and to me. To avoid any possible abuse of your email, you may ask me not to list your email or have me subsequently remove your email. However this will possibly reduce the number of successful responses you will get from people having knowledge about your case. CASES ONCE POSTED TO THE WEB SITE, AND FACEBOOK, WILL NOT BE REMOVED. I (Ader Gandi) reserve the right to not post certain requests on www.TheMissingParsi.com Here is an article that appeared in the magazine Time Out Mumbai, Valentines Day, 2010, about the www.TheMissingParsi.comThe link for the article is http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/mumbailocal/mumbailocal_details.asp?code=221&source=1
Over 125 such success stories find place
on Ader Gandis webpage. However, when friends first heard the name of his
site in 2005, they laughed, comparing it with The Last of the
Mohicans. Gandi, however, believed the name was catchy and would
serve its purpose of helping people reconnect.
These missing Parsis have been found because we are a very tight-knit community. Besides, it helps that many Parsis have unique names,?said Gandi, who lives in San Francisco. He screens every request and acts as a go-between for applicants and respondants on the website. The page has generated considerable interest within the community and sees spurts in online traffic following national and international Parsi conventions, at which awareness spreads through word of mouth. Gandi has been frequenting Mumbai, the largest home for Parsis across the world, since 2003. Thats the year he set up TheParsiChronicle.com, which featured community news clippings from across the world. Those who read the Chronicle assumed I knew everything about the community, from the value of a Parsi artefact to the whereabouts of a friend they lost touch with,?said Gandi. It was a simple solution: to use the internet to help people reconnect. Not all of his efforts have been well received. A few people have taken offence. They didnt want to be branded missing and objected to being listed on the page,?he said. Here is an article that appeared in the Hindustan Times about TheMissingParsi.
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Missing Parsis: This needs your help. If you are aware of the whereabouts of the missing Parsis listed below, please send me an email at AderGandi@gmail.com. You can also directly email the person making the inquiry. If you do connect with the missing Parsi you are looking for, please email me your success story. Thanks. Case #456 (Posted January 22,
2012) Dear Ader Gandi, Hope you are fine,Good work
that you are contributing to find missing parsi's.My name is Gul Hassan
kalmatti leaving in karachi pakistan,Im a writer,i wrote seven books in
sindhi.my classic book on karachi's History.A/4 size -640 pages and 200
hundred pic; now im working second edition of above book,parsi's
contribution and made karachi a butitiful city.i want some information
about cricketer's of parsi comunity karachi pre-partition.like M.J
Mobid,Nadir Dinsha,D.J Mobid,kawis Meniwalla, Hoshing Meniwalla,J.D
Modi,B.G irani,Marchant,Russi Dinsha,J.K Irani,H.F
Mobid,kabrajee,sarkarjee,palsotia,marzban Dinsha,H.K irani,S.K irani,B.D
jaksi,S.R Malowalla,etc. All these were best parsi cricketer's in
karachi,British india period,i want information,Bio-data about these
cricketer's. wait for your replay. your's Gul Hassan kalmatti.karachi
sindh pakistan e-mail- gulhassank@yahoo.com
If you have any information, please write directly to gulhassank@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #455 (Posted January 12,
2012) Dear Mr. Ader Gandi, Good that you are
contributing to find missing Parsi .I am from Chennai a civil Engineer,
currently in Pune, India. I want to locate my very good Parsi Friend Mr.
Sam.B.Irani who is an Architect by profession and was living in Calgary.
His brother was a dentist. He was having a son and a daughter. I last met
him in 1993 in Chennai. I will be very grateful to you if you can locate
him with contact details. Thanks in Advance. Regards, Hari GOVIND.U
uharigovind64@gmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to uharigovind64@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #454 (Posted January 3,
2012) Hi Ader, Stumbled upon your "The Missing
Parsi" site. When I was in St. Joseph's Convent, Bangalore in the early
sixties, one of the boarders there was a boy from Bombay whose last name
was Jambox. His parents seemed to be wealthy. Jambox was pretty wild and I
think had been sent to Bangalore to cool his heels. I'm afraid I don't
know his first name. It's highly unlikely he will remember me but I'd like
to give him a holler none the less. Happy trails, Lester Saldanha
lestersal@gmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to lestersal@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #453 (Posted January 3,
2012) Dear Ader, My name is Freida Udwadia, original
Freida Fitter. I am originally from Kenya, then lived for about 30 years
in Bristol UK. Moved to Melbourne - Australia in 2001. I am keen to know
the whereabouts of a Parsi gentleman R. B. Joshi. Accidentally stumbled
across his name engraved on my lagan ni ses tray & dated 1942. My Dad
Jehangir Fitter & Mum Alu Fitter (Nee Vatchha), have both passed away.
Wonder if you can help me out. Let me take this opportunity to wish you A
Very Happy New Year 2012. Kind regards, Freida. sudwadia@iinet.net.au
If you have any information, please write directly to sudwadia@iinet.net.au and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #452 (Posted January 3, 2012) I am looking for the children of one Mr. Parvez balsara from Pali Hill,Bandra,Mumbai, who was working for an advertising firm Ogilvy & Mather in Mumbai.Mr Parvez Balsara expired in or around 1995 and was in his sixties.He lived in Kiran towers,Pali Hill Road,Bandra.My father used to work with him and Mr. Balsara had done him a geat favour for which we are grateful to him.He used to have a house in Panchgani/Khandala.He had two children who i believe migrated to the USA.One of them is probably in Brooklyn or so.If anyone has any information of them or their contact numbers i would be grateful. mysticalsohel@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to mysticalsohel@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #451 (Posted December 27,
2011) Dear Mr Gandi, Farrokh Vafadar Irani is the person I
am looking for. He studied at Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai
in a class junior to me in the 1960s. He is a lawyer. His father, Late
Vafadar Irani, was a Judge in the Small Causes Court, Mumbai. His wife's
name is Firoza, and before he shifted residence along with his family and
his mother from Wimbridge Compound, Sleater Road, Mumbai to Cusrow
Baug,Colaba he had a daughter. There has been no contact after he
shifted. His wife was originally from Cusrow Baug. He should be between 55
and 60 yrs old now. My name is Freddie and I can be contacted at Mumbai on
+91 22 2 xxxxxxx if anyone has any information. Thank you. Freddie
B. Nadirshaw EMAIL WITHHELD PER REQUEST
If you have any information, please write directly to AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #450 (Posted December 27, 2011) Hello Ader, I am looking for my friend Eddie (Dopee) Hakim from Vadodara (Baroda) from past 30 years. Some twenty years back, I had met his cousin Dr. Rustom Damania, Ex. Director of NAL, Bangalore. Rustom and me were friends from IISc. days. After he became Dir. of NAL, I met him in the Market and that's the time I asked him about my friend Eddie Hakim and he told me that he knew him as he was his cousin and also told me that he leaves in US. He assured me to give his contact #s after his three month visit to Malaysia, but he sadly passed away in 2001 in Malaysia. Today I just dreamt about Eddie and started hunting for him on the Net and I came across your web site. Thanks a ton in advance. Regards, Kisan Bhat kisan.bhat@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to kisan.bhat@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #449 (Posted December 27, 2011) Dear Mr Gandi, Mine may seem like a strange request. My father Farokh Sanjana is 78 years of age and is ailing at the moment. He had his family(siblings) in Mumbai but since he married out of the community in the 1960s', lost all touch with them. I write this mail with the the hope of connecting with some one from his family whom I never ever got to know or meet since I was born. I am 38 years of age and a doctor living and practising in Chennai-Southern India. His parents were Mr.Tehmurasp Sanjana and Mrs. Tehmina Sanjana and his siblings Pesotan Sanjana, Parveez Palia, Daulet Sanjana, Gev Sanjana.This is all the information I possess at the moment. If I may add all the above mentioned folks are no more from what we heard last but were living in Mumbai. But if there were a friend or an accquaintaince willing to get in touch with my father , it would make him a happier man. I would like to know my family from my fathers side as well. Not sure this is a platform for family unions, just thought I 'd give it a shot. Warm regards, Dr Sanjana. truelymagical@yahoo.co.uk If you have any information, please write directly to truelymagical@yahoo.co.uk and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #448 (Posted December 27, 2011) Dear Ader, My name is Pradeep Shahani living in mumbai, i am looking for a lady by the name of Khorshedji Burjorji Irani who used to live at Forjet Manjil at Forjet Street in the year 1967, she was a friend of my dads and should be around 71yrs of age. This is really important for me if u could pls help in locating her. Thanks and best regds/ Pradeep Shahani pradeepshahani@yahoo.com If you have any information, please write directly to pradeepshahani@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #447 (Posted December 14,
2011) Dear Ader, I am interested to know of Mrs Katie
Framji Batliwala
She would probably be in
her 80s and last that I know was she was living in Switzerland.Her son was
married to Field Marshall Manekshaws daughter , if I recall right. Would
be obliged if you could find her.Thanks,Rustum.
If you have any information, please write
directly to boyceru@yahoo.com.sg and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure
to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our
Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #446 (Posted December 10, 2011)
my name is samir shaikh i used to live at "g "road marine
drive "parijat "back in 1992 and met pouru chisti khadiwala and we
were good friends , until i lost contact, her sister name is kayomi
khadiwal ,they used to reside at sidhwa bldg ground floor princess
street. mumbai its been close to 20 years now i cant locate Pouru chisti ,
the family residing at the said address are not in talking terms with
Pouru and do not know where she is . im desprately seeking to know where
she is and care for her welfare.Pouru is close to 35 yrs old now (this is
december 2011) please help me find pouru chisti khadiwala .
If you have any information, please write directly to shaikhsam@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #445 (Posted December 8, 2011) Dear ader my name is beji buhariwala i am searching for
vistasp[vispy] irani who was gamadia hostelite with me from 1976- 1981 who
has completed his chartered a/c studies joined nocil then went to oman
after late 1980s there is no contact with him.he was a native of
jamshedpur. awaiting positve search.
If you have any information, please write directly to bejibuhariwala@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #444 (Posted November 24, 2011)
I am trying to locate a Carl (almost sure that is was not
Karl) Cama who would be 52-54 years of age now whose father was working
for one of the Petroleum refining companies in India in the 1960s-70s. He
went to Don Bosco High School at Matunga, Mumbai with me. He possibly had
a older brother too. We are having a class reunion on 10th December
2011 and I shall appreciate your help in locating him. Regards,
Tushar Katira tkatira@gmail.com.
If you have any information, please write directly to tkatira@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #443 (Posted November 23, 2011)
Hi Ader, This is Ranjan from Nigeria, basically a
native of India. I was working earlier in Pune where i knew one girl named
Azita Mostaghni. All of a sudden she went missing.I tried a lot to contact
her but in vain. Her last contact number was +91-98231XXXXX ,when i call
nowadays on this number some otehr lady picks the call. Her brief
intoduction: She completed her MCA from Pune university and was working in
Venkys Pune near Venkateshwara House, Approximate age:34 I met her in
January 2009 but lost conatct very soon in same year in December. We met
on Orkut and soon became very good friends.I suspect she lost her mobile.
ranjan bhardwaj ranjanbhardwaj2011198@gmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to ranjan bhardwaj ranjanbhardwaj2011198@gmail.com and copyAderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #442 (Posted November 12, 2011)
Dear Ader, This is a fabulous discovery and you seem
to have made your mark in all these years!! I am looking for a School
friend. Her details are as below...I would appreciate any response to her
whereabouts...thank you. Name: SHIRAZ GANDHI Place: BANDRA, MUMBAI Year of
Birth: 1973 must be approx 38 yrs old now) School: Apostolic Carmel
Convent High School, Hill Road, Bandra Mumbai. Year of Passing school:
1989 Other friends: Latha Pie, Jennifer Almeida, Sonal Gandhi, Priya
Shetty. We all friends are keen to find Shiraz since we tried all
other means of tracing her. I came upon this site and I do hope that some
positive results will come from this. Thank you & Regards, Nikeeta
Patil Nikeeta Patil <nikeetapatil@hotmail.com>
If you have any information, please write directly to Nikeeta Patil <nikeetapatil@hotmail.com> and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #441 (Posted November 15, 2011)
Dear Ader, My name is Kshama Vyas and my email id is
kshamav1948@yahoo.co.in I had a very close
friend in year 1971. Her name was Dolly Mistry. She had two or three
sisters. One of the sisters' name was Hutoxy. Dolly's fiance's name
was Hoshang. Dolly and I studied Secretarial course in J.J.College of
Commerce in 1970/71 and then I got married and left Mumbai and almost lost
contact. She also got married I believe that time and got a Job with
Mahendra and Mahendra and used to go to Worli office. She lived in Grant
Road. She was a very fine and loving friend and I definitely would like to
hear about her. Thanks for helping people like me. Yours faithfully
Kshama Vyas. kshamav1948@yahoo.co.in
If you have any information, please write directly to kshamav1948@yahoo.co.in and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #440 (Posted November 12, 2011) Dear Mr. Gandi: I am looking for my old Bombay friend Pheroze (or Feroze) Dallas. Last I had met him was about 1954 in Bombay. He lived on Laburnum Road near Gowalia Talao with his mum and 3 brothers. I think he got his Matriculation from St Xavier's School. He is about 78 years old now. His oldest brother Dinshaw was a flight engineer with TATA. Feroze got an "A" license for flying at JUHU airport about 1952 and wanted to be a pilot, but could not get a job in India, so he left India and went to England for training in Agriculture. I have lost contact with him with him. You have found my 2 other lost Parsi friends in the last 10 years. I hope you can locate Feroze Dallas. Thank you,l Minoo Kotval <mnk@shaw.ca> If you have any information, please write directly to Minoo Kotval <mnk@shaw.ca> and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #439 (Posted November 12, 2011) Dear Ader, Thanks again for all you do to bring people together. I would request two postings, please: I am trying to locate a dear friend, who also worked as my admin assistant in Pune from 1983-1985. Her name is Manijeh. She was previously in Iran. She lived near Synagogue Street in Pune with her mother. She later got married and went to live in Gujrat. She is a lovely person and we were really good friends. I would be most grateful if I could be reconnected with her. I know she would appreciate being reconnected as well. Please write to zareen33@gmail.com Thank you very much. Zareen Karani Araoz. This is a strange request. I was very fond of my parents, Alu Karani and General Noshir Karani, who are no longer alive. We grew up listening to their interesting stories of their childhood, courting and married life in Mumbai and London, before we were born, and all the good friends they had and enjoyed. We met many, many of their childhood friends, when we were growing up in Pune. But that generation seems to be passing and dying out.I have such warm memories, specially of my mother, that I would be most grateful to connect with anyone who knew her before I was born, and perhaps when she lived in Mumbai or London. Her maiden name was Chothia and they lived on Babulnath Road and Laburnum Road. She studied at Queen Marys and later taught Physical Education, at a very young age, at JB Petit, Queen Marys, Cathedral, Princess and many other schools. During my life I met many of her pupils and heard wonderful stories, but did not register them much. Today, I would LOVE to hear from any of my mothers pupils who may still be alive. She was Alu Chothia when she taught (1934-1936). Could some of you kindly ask elder women in your families (since they would not be using the internet), if they remember her at all? My mother was an amazing woman, and I may even write about her life one day. I would welcome any memories that people may have of her younger days (or even older). Anyone from London (1936-1939) who remembers her would be amazing and so heart-warming. They went regularly to the Z. House (Dr. Noshir and Alu Karani). Please write to me at zareen33@gmail.com. Thank you for the effort I know this will take, and appreciation to Ader and Yazdi. Zareen Karani Araoz. Thanks again, Ader. Regards, Zareen. If you have any information, please write directly to zareen33@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #438 (Posted November 6, 2011) I am looking for a friend called Nargish Vakil from Deolali. She
used to live in Rugby Hotel Deolali which was owned by her parents Soli (I
think). She studied with me in School of Artillery Children's School
Deolali Camp and then in Barnes School . We were in the same class. I left
for Bombay in 1964 and we lost contact. I think she is now called Nargish
Bahadur. Grateful for any contact details for her. Best wishes
Kalpana Patil / nee Dhamdhere joshi kalpana joshikalpana@gmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to joshi kalpana joshikalpana@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #437 (Posted November 6, 2011) I studied in Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Bombay and
matriculated in 1969. In our class of 69 were a few Parsi friends whom we
want to reconnect with as we are in the process of creating a Class of 69
alumni club and contribute to the school. It would be great if you can
send us their email address. These friends all lived in/near Dadar
Parsi Colony. 1. Vispy Medhora 2. Dorab Mistry-
Godrej UK. 3. Rustom Dinshaw 4. Aspi Crawford 5.
Noshir Bana 6. Adil Khambatta 7. Homi
Mistry Best Regards, Supratim Supratim Bose Founding Partner & CEO
Bose Consulting Pte Ltd supratim@boseconsult.com
If you have any information, please write directly to supratim@boseconsult.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #436 (Posted November 4, 2011) Dear Ader, I am looking for a Cyrus Irani from Bombay. We
studied together at the Institute of Science in Bombay, graduating in
1963. He lived on (or near?) Warden Road and had a twin brother
Darius. If I remember correctly his date of birth is March 3,
1943. After graduation he went to the USA for further studies, I think in
Chemical Engineering. I moved to Israel and we corresponded for a while in
the early 1970s. I stopped writing for various reasons and would like very
much to renew contact with him now. Thank you for your help. Sincerely,
Isaac Ben-Haim (previously Isaac Hyam) Ben-Haim malkaise@bezeqint.net
If you have any information, please write directly to Ben-Haim malkaise@bezeqint.net and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 SOLVED (November 12, 2011)
Ader, You are to be most commended for the stalwart work you
are doing in trying to locate missing Parsi's. Thanks to your
efforts Case # 436 can be considered solved. A friend of my brother
(thank you N) saw posting #436, informed him that someone was looking for
me, and he in turn contacted me. Through that chain of
communications I now have the opportunity to renew a friendship that had
gone dormant for almost 50 years. Keep up the good work. Cyrus
Irani <1cyrus.irani@gmail.com>
Case #435 (Posted November 4, 2011) Dear Ader, I am looking for Ruby and Noshir Billimoria from Bombay.
We knew each other in the 1960s. Then I moved to Israel and we lost
contact. Ruby used to work for the US
Information Service in Bombay. Noshir became an Air India steward and
visited Israel with Ruby once in the 1990s, when we reestablished
contact. He visited again after that until Air India stopped that
line. The latest home address I have is Piroja Mansion, Sir Ratan Tata
Road, Tardeo 34 (Tel. 494XXXX). I wrote to them a couple of times at that
address but never got a reply, which is strange because we were really
good friends.I would appreciate your help in tracing them. Thank
you.Sincerely, Isaac Ben-Haim (previously Isaac Hyam) Ben-Haim malkaise@bezeqint.net
If you have any information, please write directly to Ben-Haim malkaise@bezeqint.net and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 SOLVED (November 11, 2011)
Hi Issac Ben-Haim & Ader, Ruby & Noshir
Billimoria. I always make it a point to read The Missing Parsi as often as
I can and happened to read this request in your Case No. 435. I have a
cousin, Farokh Gotla of Air India and I emailed him to find out if he knew
Ruby & Noshir. Farokh spoke to Noshir and got his permission to reply
to you both through me as Noshir is not on line. Farokh replied as follows
: "Noshir is a very close friend of mine. Ruby was in the Bank with me.
She passed away 2 years ago, suddenly. The address is correct, the tel nos
are: Res 2353XXXXX. Cell 91676XXXXX. we talk regularly. Do contact me for
more details. Bye." After getting Noshir's permission he wrote to me again
thus - "I had a talk with Noshir. He had received a letter from him, but
misplaced the contact. so please give him all the details. Noshir is not
on E mail, so please do the needful. bye." Ader please do the needful. All
the best for the good work you are doing. Prochi Jamshed
Tamboly (Email
Address Removed Per
Request)
Dear Ader, Thanks a million for helping me find my very dear long-lost pals. I can't get over how soon I got the answers I was looking for. What an incredible service you provide. And how strange that so many people are looking for missing Parsis. Is there some way I can repay you? Thank you again and bless you. Isaac SOLVED (November 12,
2011) Dear Ader, thanks a million for helping me
find my very dear long-lost pals. I can't get over how soon I got the
answers I was looking for. What an incredible service you provide And how
strange that so many people are looking for missing Parsis. Is there some
way I can repay you? Thank you again and bless you. Isaac Ben-Haim
<malkaise@bezeqint.net>
Case #434 (Posted October 28, 2011) Dear Mr Gandi, I recently came across your site which provides
assistance to those looking out for missing Parsis. I wonder if you can
help me to locate one Mr Hormusji Kersaspji Dadachanji
who was born in Baroda in about 1880. He was the
son of Mr Kersaspji Dadachanji who had been the Diwan of
Baroda. Hormusji was educated at th New High School and
the Elphinstone College in Bombay. He completed his B.Sc degree
specialising in Chemistry in 1911. A keen cricketeer he represented the
College in the cricker team. .He worked later for some time at the
Institute of Science in Bangalore. He procceded thereafter to study
further in Germany. His whereabouts during and after the first world war
are not clear. I would be very grateful if I could get some assistance to
be able to locate him Yours saincerely Nawaz Mody nawazmody@hotmail.com
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Dear Sir, I am unsure as to whether you are able to assist
with my enquiry, but would greatly appreciate if you are able to point me
in the right direction... I am writing with regards to Gool
Ristomji Lala and Jal Rustomji Lala. Just a bit of background. I
am the wife of James Simon Pool who currently lives in Australia, James
was born to Sohrabji Rustumji Lala and Ravinia Lala on the 30th of June
1964 and at birth was named Jamshed Sohrabji Lala. Sohrabji was the
brother of Gool and Jal Lala, unfortunately Sohrabji passed away on the
1st of May 1975. His death certificate states his religion as Zoroastrian.
His wife then return to the Seychelles and later emigrated to Australia
losing contact with Sohrabjis family. James and I are now trying to locate
family in India as we now have a family and would like them to know their
family in India. Is there anyone in India who you may be able to put
us in contact with in order to locate Gool Ristomji Lala or Jal Rustomji
Lala or their children? Any assistance or direction you could provide
would be greatly appreciated. As you can imagine it is extremely difficult
to locate someone whilst living on the other side of the world. Our
contact details are: lisaandjim1@bigpond.com Thanks and best
regards, Lisa and James (Jim) Pool.
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in Lape gulli, Flora Fountain, Mumbai during the 1950s. and went
to Xavier college. Her brothers name is Aspy Irani. She may have
married and moved to Canada. My name is Aspy Khambatta. and I lived in
Poona till I came to great USA in 1964 by Grace of God. Cambetta, Ash B -
OFCCP" Cambetta.Ash@dol.gov
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told there is just two souls on the island. Father and daughter. Do you
have their contacts? If yes I would like to communicate with them. Thanks.
Narendra Gajjar Calgary AB Canada Narendra Gajjar gajjar_n@hotmail.com
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Dear Sir/Madam, I would suggest you contact the ZTFE -
Zoroastrian Trust Funds for Europe. As many of the Ex-Zanzibari Parsees
are settled in the UK. The association might be able to help you with your
search and will have the right contacts to point you in the right
direction. You can probably direct your query to the secretary at the
association's head quarters in London. The email address is:
secretary@ztfe.com Kindest regards and best
wishes with your search.
Natasha natasha@natashawadia.com Case #430 (Posted October 13, 2011) Dear Ader, Greetings, I am Hoshang Dastoor of St. Mary's high
school (Senior Cambridge) and belong to the class of 1961. Along with my
other classmates, I am helping to plan and organise Golden Jubilee
celebrations to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of our leaving school
(1961-2011). The functions are to be held in mid-January 2012. To
make the function a grand success, we are trying to contact as many of our
classmates as possible. Among those that we have not succeeded in tracking
down so far, are the following Parsis: 1. Homi Nanavati - heard that he
was in the Toronto, Canda area about 30 years ago 2. Bomi
Sethna - heard that he currently lives somewhere in
Tardeo, Mumbai 3. Khushroo Reporter - heard that he currently
lives in Mumbai 4. Rohinton Surti - heard that he currently
lives in Chickalwadi, Mumbai 5. Neville Patel - nothing
known 6. Navroze Patel - nothing known. 7. Homi Allbless - I saw the name
on Facebook. According to another "people search" site, The person lives
in the U.S. One of his family members named is an Amy Allbless. All of us
are around 65 to 68 years of age. I last contacted them only on
leaving school and not later, as far as I remember. Could you please help
us to trace them? We shall be most gateful. Thanks and kind regards,
Hoshang Dastoor. Hoshang Dastoor hgdastoor@gmail.com
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browsing through it its amazing . Doing a great job!!!! I am an Indian and
from Bombay, looking for class mate Farida. Batch mate SSC Mary immaculate
girls high school , mount Poinsor Borivali ( Mumbai ) SSC year 1985 . I am
not sure if her last name was Batliwala . Because we use to tease her with
love bawarjee and the name stuck to her We, few of my school mates have
connected on FB , we do miss her . I wish I could find her through you
Thanks for a wonderful job ADER my prayers are with you Best regards Sybil
Mattos Sybil.Mattos@Alalamiah.com
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resides in Pune and his contact number is 020 2635XXXX He should be
the person you are looking for as I have not heard of any other Dr. R
Marolia here. Regards, Shernaz Wadia shernazwadia@yahoo.co.in
FURTHER SOLVED (November 12, 2011)
Dear Amir, I saw your posting on Missing Parsi. We
know Rusi Marolia very well. He was my brothers classmate and dear friend.
He is still in Pune and practicing, and also goes to Ruby Hall Nursing
Home. Unfortunately Shirin passed away. I have Rusis sons number, who is a
dentist in Pune, Gayo Marolia. It is:+91 98220XXXXX. I also knew the old
Mrs. Watchmaker and her children and grandchildren. Did you also know the
Kotwals who lived next door? I hope this helps.Kind regards, Zareen
zareen@managingcultures.com
Case #426 (Posted
October 6, 2011) Dear Sir, Zanzibar had a very big Parsee
Community but today I am told there is just two souls on the island.
Father and daughter. Do you have their contacts? If yes I would like to
communicate with them. Thanks. Narendra Gajjar Calgary AB Canada Narendra
Gajjar gajjar_n@hotmail.com
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1997-98 I had been to Durban on a ship. There I met about
2-3 families namely the Randerias and Rustomjees. I
distincly remember Mr Feroze Randeria a very kind
gentleman, Pervin and Banu Aunty; also Dr Rustomjee who was a
renowned Doctor/Surgeon. I kept in touch with a lady called
Pervin from the Randeria family. In the next 15 days my Wife and I are
visiting S.A. again and would like to just go and meet them or say hello
to any parsee living in Johannesburg or Capetown as these are the two
places that we are visiting. Any contact no. would be helpful. Warm
Regards Shahrookh Tafti shahrookhtafti@gmail.com
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shares which are not trading in the stock market. Many people are holding
these shares but they are unaware about it. I give good value to them and
also help them to claim their pending dividends. For your reference I am
attaching a share holder list of a company. You can find the Helen
Maish's name in the first page You can also see Rustom FC Bulsara's name
in the third page which was case #420 that is now solved. From the
name Mrs Helen Maish is Parsi that is why i am seeking your help. Now I am
in search for a person in Nagpur who holds good quantity equity shares of
a Kerala based company. Now the shares are in unclaimed status. I kindly
request you to help me to find the address. MRS HELEN MAISH NEW
COLONY NAGPUR yours faithfully Ajo George Pottokaran House
Kuttikad Po Kerala 680724 ph +919895XXXXXX ajo_george@sify.com
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Avari Both studied at St. Peters, Mazagaon in
Bombay. Thanks. All I have apart from their names is that they
studied at St. Peters in the late 60s and seventies there. Should be
around 48-50 years now. Best, David James davjames80@hotmail.com
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(October 30, 2011) Dear Mr James, Call phone no +91
98212XXXXX which may perhaps be Phiroze's wife's number. Phiroze is a
shippy and may be sailing. They live in Jogeshwari, Mumbai. Zarin Havewala
zarinhavewala@yahoo.co.in
Case #422 (Posted September 24, 2011)
Hello Mr Gandi, I am JYOTI RATHOD ,I am looking for
DOLLY JEHANGIR CHAVDA,she was learning to be a nurse from
PARSI GENERAL HOSPITAL in year 1963 with my mother DAMAYANTI
PATEL(LATER RATHOD). My father HARISH RATHOD told me that DOLLY
Aunty had a younger sister KASHMIRA and her brothers name was
ROOMI CHAVDA who was in USA. She had a cousin
brother who was a doctor in HINDUJA HOSPITAL .My parents
last met her was in 1979 when she had joined SATYA SAI BABA Ashram
in WHITEFIELDS in PUTTAPARTHI. DOLLY Aunties native place
was MALESAR in NAVSARI. My mother passed away in
1999 but she had tried to get in touch with her even then but
unfortunately we didn't know about your site. My father would really
appericiate if you could help him find a long lost friend. Thank You.
Jyoti Lala. jyoti_lala2003@yahoo.co.in
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Hello Jyoti, I knew a Roomi Chavda who married Aban
Chavda in New York. Unfortunately, he is no more, but I can get you in
touch with Aban if it is the same person you are referring to. Maybe if it
is, then Aban might know the whereabouts of Dolly. Aban Chavda works for
Air India in New York. Her Business phone is 212 407 XXXX
FURTHER SOLVED (January 15,
2012) Hi Jyoti and Harish. My daughter saw your
posting about Dolly Chavda, My oldest sister. All of us are truly sorry to
hear about Damayanti. What a beautiful person she was. I was just talking
about her to my daughter as Dolly's best friend and how fun they were
together. Dolly just called and she was happy to hear from you all and
very sad about your mom that she did not know all these years. She wishes
you and your family all the best. Stay in touch. By the way my name is
Khurshid and my older sister name is Kamal. We are all in USA last 30-40
yrs now.Take care. Thanks Ader for wonderful things you do for us. God
bless us all.
Case #421 (Posted September 19, 2011)
Sir, for a documentary movie we are looking for the
descendants of FRAMROZE (Fram) JAMSHED DAVAR of Bombay.
Fram Davar, born around 1900 was a Bombay Scout Master and a journalist.
In 1921, he left Mumbai to tour the world on his bycicle. (several other
members of the Bomby Weoght lifting Club where he was a meber did the
same. However, no other trip was as long as Fram's). In Vienna, Austria,
Fram Davar met a young Austrian who joined in on the tour. Together, they
cycled over 100 000 miles and crossed several continents. Fram worked as a
correspondent for several Indian newspapers to finance the trip. After
1931, Fram seems to have returned to India. He published several books on
the trip, one on crossing the Sahara, one on crosing the Andes and one on
the Amazon. From what we understand he lived well into the sixties. We
would be very interested in tracking Fram Davar's descendants or other
family members - he had at least one sister - or get in touch with anyone
who remembers this extraordinary gentleman. Any hint would be greatly
appreciated. If you have any information, please write to r.pleyer@dor-film.at Sincerely your's Ruth
Pleyer
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SOLVED? (September 28, 2011) To the best of my knowledge CERVENTES was the name of the person who joined him. He was an Austrian or a Swiss . He returned to India with glory but died in poor health . His travels are well documented in India & a good poosibility exists that he may have some distant relatives still living in Dadar Mumbai Dorab Gazder Mid USA FURTHER SOLVED? (October 23, 2011) First,
would like to thank Ader for starting "themissingparsi" website. When i
read about framroze davar---very fond childhood memories rushed to my
mind. It was in 1952 when i met his sister as a young boy of 9 years. She
was a physio-therapist & visited our home to help my grandmother get
back to her feet after a fracture. She invited me to her house where i had
the good fortune to meet Framroze. Over the next few years i built a very
good rapport with him & learnt a lot from our interactions. To me he
was Superman. Though he was around 65 years and totally blind he was
ramrod straight & took great care of his health. i think he died
first, followed by his sister. Later his relatives started staying in his
flat. The address is: E Block. Flat No 23 or 24, 1st Floor Bai Jerbai Baug
Byculla, Mumbai 400027, India. Hope this helps. Homi Bhabha homifbhabha@yahoo.com
Case #420 (Posted September 19, 2011) Dear Ader, I am in search for a person in nagpur who holds good quantity equity shares of Kerala based company. Now the shares are in unclaimed status. Kindly request to help me to find the address. RUSTOM FC BULSARA, SEROUF 142 , NEW COLONY NAGPUR INDIA yours faithfully Ajo George Pottokaran House Kuttikad Po Kerala 680724 Nagpur ajo_george@sify.com If you have any information, please write directly to ajo_george@sify.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 SOLVED? (September 19, 2011)
Dear AJO, It is possible that Rustam Balsara was a
part of our family from MHOW & Nagpur . I do believe that his brother
was late Brigadier Farokh Bulsara who was married to my niece PERSIS who
resides in Mhow & NewDelhi . She is in contact with me & I will
pass your address to her .She has the legal papers to the estate of both
brothers . I hope she is the right person whom you are looking for . Glad
to help if this should be so Dorab N Gazder Mid USA Nadirshaw@aol.com
SOLVED (October 1, 2011) Dear Dorab N Gazder , Ader Gandi, Thank you very much.I am appreciating since your doing great help. The details you gave me was very correct and i got it from neighbors Nagpur. I am now in contact with MRS Persis F Bulsara. I am doing the job of searching address of shareholders having unclaimed shares. I am understanding by studying different company shareholders list that many Parsis are holding shares that are unclaimed due to address change of unawareness. I expect your further help when i want to search similar address. The shareholders are getting very good benefit through this. Thanking you Ajo George Case #419 (Posted
September 5, 2011) Dear Ader Gandi, I was referred to your
website by a friend who has found success in locating some of his
long-lost family and friends. But they were all in India. My request is
for locating a family of first cousins located in Iran who's names I do
not even know, nor do I know how many of them were there to begin with in
the first place, nor do I know how many of them are surviving as of today.
All the information I have is of other members of the existing family
living outside of Iran, in Bombay, USA, UK and New Zealand. To begin with
I'm looking for the family of my Kaka, Mr. Ardeshir Khodadad Irani
(Bustani) who lived either in Kerman, Shiraz or Yazd. This is all
the information I have of my Kaka, and his family, and would greatly
appreciate if someone who reads what's given below to help him, and me, to
put the jigsaw puzzle together. Ardeshir Kaka had 2 other brothers and 2
sisters. Their names were Kaikhusrow (Keki), Rustom (my father), Daulat
and Goola - not necessarily in the order mentioned. In fact my father,
Rustom, was the youngest of the lot and Daulat the oldest. The age
difference between them was 30 yrs. Keki Kaka married Rati Iranpur (a
cousin) and beget Roshan, Phiroze, Cyrus, Arnavaz, Godafrid and Darius.
Keki kaka's surname was Bustani but my father's surname was Irani. Don't
know why the brother's chose different surnames. I believe Keki kaka and
Ardeshir kaka were born in Iran and my father was born in India. I do not
know when my grand-parents emmigrated to India and why Ardeshir kaka and
his children went back to Iran. Another sister also went back to Iran -
Goola, after her marriage.
Goola had 2 daughters and a son - Kayomarz, Ruby and Behnaz. Daulat had 1 daughter - Perin. Rustom, my father, had 3 daughters and a son (self) - Meherengiz, Shenaz, Rohinton (self) and Amestrice. It is very likely that Ardeshir kaka has passed on too as the last of the known original siblings (my father) passed on in Dec. 1993 in Mumbai. The families of the original (known) brothers and sisters have grown and migrated around the world. No point into going deeper into this until some leads are provided by anyone who read through this post on your website. Thank you very much for the time and effort you have already put in to get the missing persons reunited over the period of years. God bless You. Yours truly, Rohinton. Zarthosti Zarthosti zarthosti1960@yahoo.com If you have any information, please write directly to Zarthosti Zarthosti zarthosti1960@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #418 (Posted September 3, 2011)
Dear Ader, First of all I applaud you for the tremendous
satisfaction your site brings to so many re-united people. I have a
strange request. My parents (Alu and Noshir Karani) passed away many years
ago. Before I was born, they were in England for 3-4
years and lived in the building of a Dr. Motafram, who
had a foreign wife, and was a very kind person. He also had a practice in
Harley Street, that my father ran for a while. My parents
adored this couple and it seems they had a little girl, who my
mother was very fond of. She must now be over 70 and may have a married
name. They lived in Heighbury New Park in London. My parents had
many happy years there, and often talked of wishing they could connect
with Dr. Motaframs lovely daughter (there was no Missing Parsee then!). In
those days, Dr. Motafram went to the Z House in London,
and would have been known (and very respected, I understand) in his
generation. This was from 1936 to 1939, just before the war. Is there any
Parsee in London who still remembers Dr. Motafram? Or my parents?
My father was then Dr. Karani (later General Karani) and my mother
Alu Karani (nee Chothia). I would be delighted to connect with
anyone who knew them in their London days. You can reach me at zareen33@gmail.com Thank you for posting
this. Thank you again for your time, effort and commitment. Kind regards,
Zareen. Dr. Zareen Karani Araoz Burlington, MA 01890 USA. Xanadu,
9th Floor, Narangi Baug Road, Pune 411001 India
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Dear Mr. Kotval, Wow! I cannot tell you how amazed and
grateful I was to hear from you. What an interesting background and
connections, and what a memory for dates and details!. I am fortunate that
you saw this, and that you took the time to write and share all that you
knew. I think it is the same person. Dr. Motafram was practicing in Harley
Street, married to an Englishwoman, who my parents said people in India
said was his maid. They always spoke of an adopted daughter, but that may
be a way of talking about this ladys own daughter (?). Also, a bomb fell
on their house during the war and it was destroyed. So there are too many
similarities for it not to be the same person. I also know they had a
piano. My son, Farokh, and I went and visited what we think was the spot
where the house (Dr. Motaframs) was in London in 2001. It was a very
nostalgic experience. We also found the Motaframs name in the registry in
the parish church next door.
How interesting that you lived next to his mother, Dinbai. Then, did you never meet Dr. Motafram again, except when you were 6? What did you hear about him? My parents lived in his home for 2 years and just loved him. He took very good care of them, and also let my father run his practice in Harley Street, when Dr. Motafram went away on a holiday. A great experience for my father, Noshir Karani (who was also a doctor and later became a General in the Indian Medical Corps). My parents always said he was a very generous man. My parents returned to India when my grandmother (fathers mother) died, and then war broke out. So they stayed on in India ----and sadly never returned. But they told us stories all the time of the wonderful days with the Motaframs. Dr. Motafram was also President of the Zoroastrian House, as was my uncle later, Dr. Soli Karani. I wonder if you knew either one of them? You say Dr. Motafram came to Mumbai in 1936, when you were 6. Do you have ANY recollection of him? And did he not come again in 1938? Because that is when my father ran his practice, and I thought that was when Dr. Motafram had gone to India. Memories and stories my parents told of their lives, and of times before I was born are really precious to me. I adored my parents and cherish any connection with their lives and their past. My mother was pregnant when they left London, and my brother was born in 1939. I was born in 1945, and we both heard London stories all our lives. It was like their 2-year honeymoon, and they loved every minute of it and worked and studied very hard, and felt very protected by Dr. Motafram. My mother liked the daughter. I wonder if you can recall what the daughters name might be, since it is possible, though not very likely, that she is still alive and MIGHT remember my parents. Do you know when Dr. Motafram died? I think it may have been before I was born My parents always talked of the E-plan= when we return to England one day. And my brother, Philly, and I would be fascinated in those days and often ask, Let us talk about our E-plan. But it never happened.it was just our family dream! I did call my parents to the US every year once I came here in 1978, and so they came to the US, but never returned to London. Your story and memories of Dinbai are very graphic and portray her as quite without humor---perhaps it was because her wonderful son went away to London and left her alone in Mumbai..who knows?! What do you do in Canada? Is there anything else you recall of Dr. Motafram or his family? My husband and I are Boston-based. Do you ever come this way? I am really grateful to you for taking the time to write and to share. How did you happen to find this particular request on Missing Parsi? I am fortunate. My best wishes and sincere thanks to you (and to Ader for his ingenious web-site), Zareen Dr. Zareen Karani Araoz Zareen33@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Zareen: I think that this is the same Dr. Manek Motafram of Harley Street, London. Dr. Motafram was about 50 years old when he came to Bombay around 1936, I was 6 years old then. Dr. Motafram's mother Dinbai Motafram was my neighbour in Peerbhoy Bldg, Forjett St, Gowalia Talao, Bombay. During the war Manek's house was bombed, Manek and others at home had hidden in the underground bomb shelter, his grand piano worth 5,000 was destroyed, I remember Dinbai telling the neighbours. Dinbai was born in 1853 and had visited son Manek 12 times but spoke no English. Dinbai died in 1947. Manek had an English housemaid named Janette who had a daughter. He later married Janette and adopted the daughter. Manek had a younger brother named Homi who was a bar-at law, graduated in Edinburgh. Homi was a successful lawyer in the UK, but he did not like winning cases for nefarious people. So he quit and came back to Bombay and lived with mother Dinbai. Homi became a compulsive gambler at Mahaluxmui horse race course, and lost a fortune, I do not know how he managed to continue. I left Peerbhoy Bldg in 1948. Dinbai was very involved in embroidery and other crafts. She used to make curtains from glass beads. Dinbai's husband who had died in the 1920s was very wealthy and there was a street named in his honour in Jubbolpore where he had some lucrative business. I emigrated from India in 1955. I had lived in London for a short time and in Glasgow, and have settled in British Columbia, Canada for the last 47 years. I have a vivid memory of Dinbai Motafram on 15 October 1934 as it was my 4th birthday and my mum had bought me a windup Japanese toy which would run on a string. I set up the string on the landing between 2 stair posts, Dinbai came out of her apartment and broke the string as it was in her way. My late old friend Sami Jasawala and I thought that Dinbai was grumpy. This does not fulfil your request, but I will be very pleased if you can see any connection in my anecdote. Thank you, Minocher Nariman Kotval Minoo Kotval [mailto:MNK@SHAW.CA] Case #417 (Posted August 30, 2011) dear Ader, i am benoy banerjee, retired from NCERT, new delhi. i am
looking for my aunty who was my friend, philosopher and guide in
NCERT, ms khorshed, a. wadia, now around 90 years of age,
6th july being her birthday.her last address with me is no.1, saklat
place calcutta 700072, i have not been able to contact her.
please help me in finding her. i will be very greatful to you.
thanks. BENOY BANERJEE banerjeebenoy@yahoo.co.uk If you have any information, please write
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Solved (December
3, 2011)This is in response to the query posted by Mr Banerjee
regarding Khorshed Wadia. I have just found out from a friend in Calcutta
that she passed away in the third week of January this year.
Case #416 (Posted August 23, 2011) NAME : GEV ERUCH MISTRY AGE : BETWEEN 53-55 LAST KNOW SCHOOL : ST
MARYS HIGH SCHOOL (SSC), MAZAGAON, BOMBAY . ADDRESS : TARDEO, NEXT TO
GANGA JAMUNA, BOMBAY PROFESSION : CATERING mehoman@omantel.net.om
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SOLVED? (September 19, 2011) Came across The Missing Parsi website thru a friend.. I know a Gev Mistry n i also know he is from Mumbai. He now lives in Pune.. I have his residence no n his wife Armaity's cell no which i am forwarding you.. I hope it's the right person n pray that ur able to find him.. Amen.. God bless..Regards, Kainaaz Writer Bokdawalla I recd a reply from the gentleman/lady n i am hereby copy pasting the reply to u.. FURTHER UPDATED (September 19,
2011) I thank you for your efforts Unfortunately it
was not the Gev I was looking for His full name is Gev Eruch Mistry
mehoman@omantel.net.om
Thanks and God Bless
Kelly J Bhagwagar
Case #415 (Posted August 22, 2011) Dear Sir, My father Dr.D.G.MUKHERJEE worked in the
Dept. of Pathology, Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur from 1968-1983. He
lived IN Jamshedpur until his death in 1987. Our son was born at TMH
in 1972.it was then that I came in touch with Dr. Edibam
, who worked as a Child specialist there. She
later married Mr. Master, the Chief Town Planner and Architect of
TISCO. I heard she is settled at JamshedpurI like to get in touch
with her once again. She would immediately recognize me as DR.MUKHERJEES
daughter. Could I pl. have her e-mail id or her phone /Mobile no. With
regards, Kamala Banerjee e-mail drkamalabanerjee2@rediffmail.com If
you have any information, please write directly to drkamalabanerjee2@rediffmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure
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SOLVED (September 14, 2011)
I read your query re: Dr. Bachoo Masternee Edibam on
the website and contacted her brother who lives in Perth, W.A. He
has supplied me with her email id which I am forwarding to you. She
lives in Jamshedpur. bachoomaster@gmail.com Chapkhana Gool
chapkhana@iinet.net.au
Case #414 (Posted August 9, 2011) Morning, Im looking for two sisters Dawn and Fleur
Balladwalla, both grew up in Puna and went to school in
Puna, (Convent and St Marys school Puna they lived opposite bishops school
in Puna) we were good friends in School. I have not seen them
since the 70s, I met them both when they were living in Mumbai. Dawn
was single and Fleur married a doctor, both will be around 60 years old,
there brother Carlton lives in Puna, and they also have a sister named
Colleen, I really do not have much more information about them. My maiden
name is Chambers, can you please mention that, would love to get in
contact with them, Thanks
Merle. If you have any information, please write directly
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SOLVED? (September 3, 2011)
Dear Merle, I was also in St. Marys. But I have known Colleen and Dawn since my childhood, in Pune and in Delhi. Their father was Col. Bhiladwalla. I think you got the spelling of their last name wrong. Colleen Bhiladwalla and also Dawn were airhostesses in Air India. Colleen was the chief air-hostess and very well known and respected. I think anyone in Air India will be able to help you locate them. I will also try. If you do locate them, please tell Colleen that I (Zareen Karani or Dr. Lam as I was known when I was a consultant with Air India) would also love to be in touch with her. She was a lovely person and as children I was very fond of her. I also remember her mother, who passed away when she was very young. Were you by any chance Merle Fowler? I knew a Merle Fowler in Pune. Were you in St. Marys? I hope this helps. With kind regards, Zareen zareen@managingcultures.com SOLVED (September 9, 2011)
Hi Merle, I am a good friend of Dawn and you can contact her
on
Tel. 235XXXXX or mobile 993XXXXX. Best of luck. Regards, Shernaz. Shernaz Mistry SOLVED (September 12, 2011)
Morning Ader, I have now found my missing Parsi friend
..... Thanks for your help and much appreciated. Merle Case #413 (Posted August 8, 2011) Hello Ader, My maiden name is Roshan Contractor. I had a very dear friend Zarine Patel who studied with me in St Agnes High School at Clare Road, Byculla, Mumbai. We were in school together and I passed my SSC Examination in 1952. I have not been able to get in touch with her since then and long to meet her She had an elder sister named Bapsy .If you get any information kindly get in touch with me.My email address is roshanpanthakee@yahoo.co.in. Thanks, Kind regards, Roshan Panthakee. If you have any information, please write directly to roshanpanthakee@yahoo.co.in and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 SOLVED? (September 3, 2011)
Dear Roshan, Case # 413. I believe you are looking for Zarine Patel who lived at Adi Mansion on Gowalia Tank Road. Apart from her elder sister Bapsy, she also had two brothers, Fali and Adi. Zarine now lives in Malcolm Baug; I'm afraid I do not know the exact bungalow name; but EVERYONE knows her! She looks exactly as she did while at school, same thick glasses, same bubbling character, always bustling about. As I said, EVERYONE knows her in Malcolm Baug, but if you have any difficulty locating her, feel free to let me know, and I will find her contact for you. When you find her, please give her my fondest regards. Nariman H. Wadia. nhwadia@gmail.com FURTHER SOLVED (September 25, 2011)
Dear Contractor, The correct current address of
Zarine Patel is 38, Meher Khush, Malcolm Baug Jogeshwari West, Mumbai
400102. Her telephone number is 022 xxxxxxxxxxxxx. I have spoken to her
today morning about your query and she is expecting you to contact her.
What nhwadia has said is so true. EVERYONE in Malcolm Baug knows her and I
have never come across a teacher so dedicated to the welfare of her
students. I consider myself to be really blessed and fortunate to have
Zarine aunty as well her late sister Bapsy aunty and her late brother Adi
as neighbors. regards, Farokh Shaher farokh.shaher@gmail.com
Case #412 (Posted August 5, 2011)
Hello Mr Gandi, Thank you for your great initiative. Many people would be happy because of you - meeting with their dear ones, friends, family and acquaintances. I am looking for a friend of mine, Dinaz Deboo. She lived in Parel and then moved to Marine Lines some time around 1990-91, I think near Kaysons. We studied at Sydenham College during 1986-89 for Company Secretaries course. She has a brother, if I recall correctly he is a CA. I would be very happy to find her. Thank You. Jasmine Tamboli - jas_tamboli@yahoo.com Best regards, Jasmine. If you have any information, please write directly to jas_tamboli@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. You can track updates to cases by becoming our Facebook friend at http://www.facebook.com/people/Missing-Parsi/100002437887842 Case #411 (Posted July 28, 2011) Hi Ader, I am Natalya Pradhan. I am searching my School
teacher Rukhsana Mulla. she taught for 1 year in
Bai B S Bengallee Girls High School.
She lives in Princess street next to Gamadia Girls High
School. she got married in 1998 i dont know her surname after
marriage. i m desperately trying to get in touch with
her. i have her phone no. that is not working. if u get any
information please write on natsnuts123@gmail.com If you have
any information, please write directly to a natsnuts123@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure
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SOLVED? (September 13,
2011) Hi Natalya, I can give you her residential
address at Princess Street. She has since moved, but frequently visits her
mother who still lives there. The address is: Bhatia Cooperative Society,
xxxxxxxx, Princess Street. The family name is very clearly marked on the
door. You might be able to pay her/her mother a visit to dig up her
contact information. I would prefer to remain anonymous through the
process, but do let me know if you are able to locate Rukhsana.
Regards, H
SOLVED? (September 16, 2011)
Hi Ader, Thanks for all your help. I have found my
teacher I was looking for. This is a really helpful website and i will
keep on using it to locate my other parsi friends. Regards,
Natalya
FURTHER SOLVED? (September 21, 2011) Hi Natalya My name is Hormuzd and I'm Rukhshana's brother. I came across your post on the missing parsi. Rukhshana is married and her married surname is Bhoja. This is her email. rdbhoja@yahoo.co.in.Hormuzd Regards hormuzd@gmail.com Case #410 (Posted July 25, 2011) Dear Mr. Gandi. I am Radha Nair, a free lance writer based in Pune.
Just by sheer luck, today I stumbled on your website," The Missing
Parsi", and thought that this could be the answer to my prayers. I
propose to write a feature on Roshan Menon, a well known news
broadcaster of yester years, with All India Radio. She was a
news reader whom I have revered from my childhood days, and still
do, for the beautiful way she read the news. Unfortunately, neither
AIR or Doordarshan, has any details about her. The few news readers who
were her contemporaries and who are still alive feign poor memory,or the
willing ones are unfortunately not keeping good health. Just 55 years back
most Indians had the pleasure of listening to the English news, read with
impeccable style by this great lady. It has been two years since I
have been on her trail. I would be much obliged if you could put me on to
those who knew Roshan Menon personally. Or anybody who could
share with me some personal anecdotes about the life and times of Roshan
Menon? What was she like? Where was she originally from? Where can I
get pictures of her, as I have never seen even a single one?
Thank you and regards, Radha Nair Radha Nair radha_1997@yahoo.com If you have
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SOLVED? (August
11, 2011)
From: Nadirshaw@aol.com To: radha_1997@yahoo.com CC: Ader@Gandi.com Dear Radha, I knew Roshan & T.K.Menon way back in the 50's In India . Possibly I may be of some help to you. Please give me time to re-collect the facts & I shall come back shortly . Roshan was a favorite of Jawahirlal Nehru P.M. of India & could call him any time . T.K. on his own rights was a powerful individual in New Delhi . Drab N Gazder mid west USA Dear Radha To -day must be your lucky day , as I just remembered about Homai Vyarawalla , India's ace phtographer in years gone by . She wasin close contact wit Mr Nehru & Roshan Menon . She is still alive & 97 & resides in Baroda . She will fill you up with all details about Roshan . Pl reach her immediately as per all details shown in the internet MEET INDIA'S FIRST PHOTOGRAPHER
GLAD i COULD HELP Dorab Gazder SOLVED? (August 31, 2011) Dear Mr Gandi, Today I visited your website, "The Missing Parsi" and my joy knew no bounds when I saw the response from Mr. Dorab Gazder to your post regarding my enquiry for Roshan Menon. This was like a dream coming true. I have been on Roshan Menon's trail for more than two years. Nobody seems to know anything about her, not even, shamefully, All India Radio, where her formidable presence and her exquisite voice once ruled the Air waves. Together with Meliville de Mellow, they proved to be indomitable broadcasters that few could match. I have already written to Mr. Dorab Gazder, a copy of which, I am enclosing with this letter for your kind perusal. Mr. Gandi, I am deeply grateful to you for all the trouble you have taken and the valuable and generous help you have extended to me, in helping me with my project on Roshan Menon. Thank you so much. Mr. Gazder has suggested that I get in touch with Ms. Homai Vyrawalla, the ace lady photographer, who resides in Baroda. Unfortunately I don't have her e-mail ID or her phone number. Would you please be able to help me with her contact details. I would be much indebted to you if you could. I look forward to your response. Thank you once again , and God bless you. Sincerely, Radha Nair radha_1997@yahoo.com Case #409 (Posted July 17, 2011) Hi Ader, I would like to find out about my friend Godrej Batliwala.
We had both studied at Dr. Antonio DaSilva High School till seventh
standard. This was in the years 1971 to 1978. After that I left the school
and could not keep in touch with him. Have tried to trace him on all
social sites but have not been able to find any details. I am not a parsi
but would be very greatful if you could help me get in touch with
him. Thanks and Best Regards Jayakrishnan Karmal (KK) ayakrishnan.Karmal@umusic.com
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Case #408 (Posted July 12, 2011)
Hello Mr Gandi, I am looking for an Adi Mistry, he
was my English teacher in Wilson High School Mumbai during my 5th
standard, about 1967-68. He left for Montreal Canada around the same time,
1968. We communicated last in 1974 at which point in time he was still in
montreal. I would be very happy to find him, he was also a dear family
friend. Thank You. anil naik anilnaik55@gmail.com If
you have any information, please write directly to
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Case #407 (Posted July 12, 2011)
My name is Noshir Watchha. In mid 1950s I lived for a few
years with Bharucha Family on center street, Pune .Noshir and Gool
Bharucha. They had three children, Adil, Aban and Roshni. I would like to
get in touch with the children as they were a few years younger to me. I
would appreciate if I could get Adils address.I did my schooling at Petit
Technical High school and also did mechanical engineering at
Engineering college at Shivaji Nagar, Pune . My e mail address is
nwatchha@gmail.com. Thank
you. If you have any information, please write
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SOLVED (July 25,
2011) dear Mr. Noshir Watchha, friend i
think u must have already got d news thru ur sis in Pune. anyhow i called
on his sis Aban n sad 2 inform that dear Adil passed away on Jul 06 2011
F/N at his residence due illness resident in the new bldg. next to their
old reidence where the old Petit Adaran used 2 be there, Adaran Saheb now
located in Petit Orphanage on Bund Garden Road. he has 2
daughters, both married Aban Dara Bharucha Tele(Res) +91-020-XXXXXXXX mom
Goola aunty age 98 is with her if u require any more
info pl let me know Roshni Navroz Patuck Tele(Res) +91-020-XXXXXXXX
AMARIA ariabe999@yahoo.co.in amaria boman SOLVED (July 25, 2011) I am Roshni Patuck (Bharucha). It is good to hear from you after so
many years without any contact, till we met your sister. As you may know,
my brother Adil passed away recently. We met your sister at the fire
temple, but were not in a condition to register her name at the
time. Please let us know her contact number, so that we can get in
touch with her. Here is my sister Aban's phone number - +91 20
XXXXXXXX.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Roshni Patuck navroze.patuck@gmail.com Case #406 (Posted July 12, 2011)
Dear Ader, I am Mrs Anahita Dubash (earlier Miss
Anahita Billimoria). I am looking out for my school friend by the name
Parizad Dotiwalla (maiden surname) who used to live in Borivli. We studied
together in Mary Immaculate Girls High School and passed out in
1987. Since then I have not heard about her. Many of our school friends
are trying to locate herpls help. My e-mail id is farhea55@yahoo.com. If u need any more
information pls write to me. Thanks & Regards. Anahita
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Case #405 (Posted June 29, 2011) dear mr. gandi, what a great idea! would love to find 2 of my best
friends:niloufer vora and firoza chinoy from bombay. we
all studied in j.b.petit high school:class of 1967. i
don't have their married names. niloufer migrated to australia and
firoza , also known as chicky,went to canada. i dont have any
more info.if you do find them,could they please get in touch with me?
thank-you,regards, subhagi desai nee subhagi vaidya subhagi752000@gmail.com
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SOLVED (September
3, 2011) Dear Subhagi, Niloufer Vora is my cousin (very fondly
loved by us all). I just visited and stayed with her in Australia. She is
now Niloufer Canteenwala. I will let her fill you in on all the details.
(Dear Niloufer, I am pasting Subhagis posting below this letter so you
understand the context of this). I know Niloufer values her friendships
and so will be delighted that you have reached out and searched for her.
Please do let me know if you both connect. I am copying Niloufer on this.
With all good wishes, Zareen. zareen@managingcultures.com
SOLVED (August 31, 2011) thank - you so much for "themissingparsi". i traced both my friends thru' this website. and am now in touch with them! thank-you, once again. regards, subhagi subhagi752000@gmail.com Case #404 (Posted June 24, 2011)
Dear Ader, I am Auta Goes (e Fernandes), born (12 September 1935) and brought up in Zanzibar, 75 years of age and would very much like to get in touch with my long lost parsi friend, Ms. Jer Mistry (e Contractor) who was very close to me in Zanzibar. We last met 1964. I left for Mozambique to get married and she for Mumbai to get married to a person by the surname Contractor. Since then we have not heard of each other. I am now settled in Mapusa, Goa, India. My email Id reads as autagoes@gmail.com cc rovesa123@gmail.com I am attaching a photo of both of us clicked in the 60?s.( left is Jer and I am to the right with the head band). Would appreciate if can help me to find her. Best regards, Auta If you have any information, please write directly to autagoes@gmail.com cc rovesa123@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED (July 17,
2011) Dear Ader, First and foremost thank you very much
for posting my case on your website. My friend's niece from Dubai got in
touch with me today but unfortunately was given to know that Jer died
many, many years ago. With warm regards, Thank you
once again and May the Lord Bless you for your good work. Auta
autagoes@gmail.com 
Case #403 (Posted June 24, 2011)
Hello Ader, I came across this link while searching for my long lost friend Nargish Irani. We studied together in M. S. University Microbiology department during 1983-85 and then both of us married and lost touch. She is from Deolali camp probably married Hoshidar Khambata from Bombay . Please help me find her. Dr. Mrs. Kalpana Karlekar Joshi joshikalpana@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to joshikalpana@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #402 (Posted June 17, 2011) Hi Ader, my name is Rose. I am trying to locate my grandfather/mother from my dad??s side of family. They all used to live in Mumbai. I understand that my grandfather/mother had died but my aunt (dad??s sister is still alive). her name is Katy Adi (or Katy) A. Bhoot. She used to live on this address 3rd Floor, Irani Blldg. Dhuswadi (dhobi Talao) Mumbai, India 400002. Her phone number that I have is 2007XXX which is not working anymore.My father??s parsi name was Adi Vajifdar. I never met any of my father's family. I live in Toronto Canada. I am curious to findout my family roots. Thats all I know. Please help me locate them. Thank you so much. Blessings .. Rose roze4jesus@rogers.com If you have any information, please write directly to roze4jesus@rogers.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #401 (Posted June 6, 2011) Hi Ader, This is another request. Thanks. I studied in St agnes
High School from 1958 / 4th Std to 8 th Std (1962). My classmate was Usha
Uthupp (Swamy). I would like to locate Amy Marolia, Freny Shroff, Sillo
Baria, Siloo ? last name, and all the Parsi friends in my class at
that time. Can you please help? Thank you very much for locating Wadia
family (see case # 375) Regards Rekha Rao rekharao13@gmail.com If you
have any information, please write directly to rekharao13@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case #.
Case #400 (Posted June 6, 2011) Need to locate a friend sorab h pavri approx 50 yrs of age, s/o late dr mrs m h pavri. Used to reside at banoo mansion , kemps corner , opp litolier , cumballa hill ,Mumbai till 1993 when I met him last. Have heard he has resettled at pune , he is a veterinary trade professional. My details , Saurabh Misra Residing at jaipur , Contact number ?09314xxxxx Mail id ?misras597@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to misras597@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED (November 2, 2011)
The person concerned Mr. Sorab H Pavri is residing in
Lonavala. His house is approximately 10 kms from Lonavala, Opp. Sunny's
Dhabha. His mobile No. is +9192700XXXXX
Hope this is helpful - Zarin Havewala zarin0607@gmail.com FURTHER SOLVED (November 6,
2011) Mr Gandi, Another feather in ur cap. Twas thru
Ms Zarin's mail dat i got d details. Thnx 2 ur effrts , ws abl 2 cnnct vid
a long lost friend. Best Regards, Saurabh saurabh misra <misras597@gmail.com> Thnx a ton Zarin .
Ur info ws crrct . V ver abl 2 cnnct . Saurabh
Case #399 (Posted June 6, 2011) Dear Ader Gandi, My name is Dinshaw Bharucha, my address is:-
xxxxxxx Road, Acton, London. My contact Tel. No.:- +44 020 xxxx. I am
writing to you regarding my missing younger brother Pervez(Percy)
P.Bharucha. We seem to have lost him. My Nephews and Nieces, who reside in
Mumbai, have also tried to find him, but so far we have been unable to
find him. His birth name is Pervez but he uses the name of Percy in real
life. The last contact we had with him was, when he was, residing at the
Parsee Sanatorium in Bandra,Mumbai. He is now 76 years of age. He
has been divorced or separated from his wife for many years. Over
the last 12 years we have had no contact with him. He could contact his
Nephew or his Nieces in Mumbai or to contact me in London. We are eagerly
waiting to make contact with him. I will be obliged if you kindly put his
details on your esteemed website MissingParsi.Com and re unite him with
his family. I thank you Sir for the same. We all gratefully appreciate the
valuable services performed through your website. With many thanks
and regards, Dinshaw Pirosha Bharucha. dinshaw bharucha dinshaw2000ukuk@yahoo.co.uk
If you have any information, please write directly to dinshaw bharucha dinshaw2000ukuk@yahoo.co.uk and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #398 (Posted June 1, 2011)
Hello Ader, a wonderful site indeed! I am Gita Mohan, I used to live in Khar 18th road and was good friends with Poornima Prabhu. I have been looking for long for my Parsi batch mates of 1972 Batch in Bai Ava Bai Petit School, Union Park, Bandra. I am looking for my friends..Shabnam Mistry, Nazneen Engineer, Ruby Baxter, Shenaaz pantakhy, Mona Valrani, Nargis Tawadia, deepika Kohli, Prema Salian..among others...I used to put up in Khar . Shabnam used to live on Cater Road, best friend with Freny Shroff and Arnawaz Irani. Ruby Baxter used to live on Pali Hill, had many dogs and used to learn Ballet, father was in the refrigeration business, they were about 3-4 sisters only. Nazneen engineer was the Headgirl and used to play excellent basketball and shotput. Nargis Tawadia used to stay on 18th road Khar and later worked as airhostess with Air India. Shanaz Panthaky was frail, fair, diabetic, very loving was a boarder in Petits. Willy Sir was our Maths tutor, and Mrs. Kothare was our Vice-Principal. Mehnaaz Irani was from Dhanu Road, a boarder too at Petits. The Char sisters were my seniors. My brother also had Parsi friends - Hoshang Mistry, Marrukkh Mistry, ANu Mistry, Wobbies Mistry living on 26 Pali Hill in the year 1960-1962. I would be grateful if anybody could contact me at gitas2010@gmail.com. I would love to get in touch with my dearest school friends. Thank you, Ader Regards Gita Mohan If you have any information, please write directly to gitas2010@gmail.com copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED (August 22, 2011) Hi Gita, This is Nazneen Engineer.. One of my friends fwded your mail to me. First & foremost let me say a 'Big Thank You' to you & Ader. It was very sweet of you to make this effort get in touch with me, & it is indeed impressive to read Ader's success rate in reuniting old pals. Nergish & I both fly for AIR INDIA. Ruby lives quite close to me in Bandra. Shall give your email add to her via her watchman!!. Unfortunately I don't have her's. Shernaz is married to one of my cousins. Shall send your address to her through one of my colleagues. Thursday is Mrs Bharucha's 10th year death Anniversary prayers at Saher Agyari. guess many Petite girls will attend. Ciao Gita, till next time. Nazneen. naznin desouza nhe0303011@hotmail.com Case #397 (Posted June 1, 2011)
Hi, Was studying Sir J J Boys School in Fort, Mumbai and passed SSC in 1972. Am looking for a friend Bomi Avasia?studying with me at that time who used to live (maybe still does) live in Colaba. Please if can help. Sincerely, Mahesh Balani. mahesh@sonafreezone.com. If you have any information, please write directly to mahesh@sonafreezone.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #396 (Posted May 23, 2011) Dear Ader, I am looking for my long-lost friend Meher. Her maiden name was Meher Kotwal. She was the only child of the famous wafer shop owner at Tardeo, Mumbai, India called 'OK WAFERS'. She & I worked together at a famous hotel in Mumbai. She last worked in Air India as an Air Hostess. After which she married Dara & had 2 children. One boy & one girl. I last met her when they visited my late father's house in Mumbai, some time in the late nineties. She shifted to Pune after marriage. Since then, I have lost touch with her & would like to connect with her again. She should be around 50 yrs of age now. Her children should be in their twenties now. Anyone knowing of her whereabouts, can write to me at pervin_shivji@yahoo.com Thanks & regards Ader. You are doing a great job. If you have any information, please write directly to pervin_shivji@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #395 (Posted May 15, 2011) Dear Mr. Gandi: I am searching for Jimmy Pithawala. Jimmy was born in Navsari about mid 1930's. He used to visit Bombay every May and stay with his Aunt Mani aunty who was a private tutor and his older sister Gool, also his grandpa (I think the surname was Patel) at Peerbhoy Building, Forjett St, Tardeo, Bombay. We used to play NARGOLIO (a pile of 7 stones to be knocked down by a tennis ball), Jimmy called that game TIKDI, and we nicknamed him TIKDI. The last I saw Jimmy was about 1947. Thank you for you thoughtful service. Minoo Kotval, British Columbia, Canada Minoo Kotval mnk@shaw.ca If you have any information, please write directly to Minoo Kotval mnk@shaw.ca and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #394 (Posted May 8, 2011) Hi
Ader, I am looking for a parsi friend with whom I have lost contact since
the last few years. His name is ASPI POONAWALLA around 53 years old. He
lived at Bandra West, Mumbai in the 1980s. He worked in Doha. Qatar for
many years and now runs a jewellery manufacturing business at Andheri
East, Mumbai. I would appreciate to locate him through your popular
website. Thanks. Regards Patricia pamara14@yahoo.com If
you have any information, please write directly to pamara14@yahoo.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case
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Case #393 (Posted May 3, 2011) Hi
Ader, My name is Tehmul Bhanja and I am trying to locate my school friends
from the 1940-50s, they are 3 brothers ?Hoshang R Karkaria, Marzban R
Karkaria and Firoz R Karkaria. We were all very close friends and
neighbors in the Dr. Mody (Parsi) Colony, Pune Camp. Hoshang and Marzban
were my classmates in St. Vincent School, Pune. Firoz would come to
our house daily as my sister (Perin Parakh nee Bhanja) was always
interested in guiding children ... and would teach Firoz knitting, Braille
etc. The family shifted to Belgaum in the early 50s &
since then I have lost contact with them. Hoshang will now be in his mid
70s while Firoze will be in his 80s. I was given to understand that
Hoshang was working with one of the Tata concerns in Mumbai & was
staying in Dadar, Mumbai. I have since made inquiries with several persons
without success. I am especially interested about Firoz to ascertain
how is doing & whether I could be of any help to him. I only recently
learnt about this wonderful service you have been providing us through
your website, and shall be most grateful to any person who can help me in
contacting my three childhood friends Hoshang, Marzban or Firoz. Warm
Regards, Tehmul Bhanja abtehb@yahoo.com If you
have any information, please write directly to abtehb@yahoo.com and copy
AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case
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Case #392 (Posted April 30, 2011) Dear Ader, The missing parsi person whom i want to find. NAME is Shiraz Sathvawala was studying with me in siws college of commerce wadala - mumbai ,from 1990-1995. lost touch after college.She stayed at sion-chunabhatti-mumbai with some relatives.(near swadeshi mills bunglows). as she came from her native place of kambhat-near baroda-gujarat.The only parsi in khambat as she always said. had one sister. Was good in economics and good natured person. Thanks for doing such a great social work in reunion of PARSIS . Also nice to see parsi fire temple at deolali camp indeed very big and spacious. So parsis are very far flunged and has presence at almost all the dristrict of india. RAJU BHANSALI e-mail :bhansali.raju@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to bhansali.raju@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #391 (Posted April 30, 2011) Hello Mr. Ader Gandi, My name is Pritam (31) and I live in Cologne Germany. I came across your website and now I will take the chance. I am looking very much for my father Hoshedar Patel. Actually I don't know very much about him and his family, .... Since we saw him the last time in Bombay in 1987, we (my mother, my sister and I) lost all trace of him. My father Hoshedar Patel was born in 1951 in Bahrain and later as a child lived in Bombay-Parrel- I think in a Parsi Colony. His Father was a engineer and had worked in Bahrain. He was blind in old age. His mother was a teacher. Hoshedar Patel had one sister- she got married to a man from Kerala. One of his Uncles was a Officer at Bombay Airport. As far as I know he and his sister went to a boarding school and later he studied chemistry. Hoshedars family also owned a flat in a Parsi-colony in Poona- very close to the Koregoan park. In young ages he also lived there some time. In 1977 he got married to my mother and moved to germany until 1986. After they got separate he went back to in India. Once again we met him in Bombay in 1987 at our leaving day back to Germay. After that we lost all trace of him. If anyone knows about Hoshedar Patel, his sister or any relatives and could help me with some contact information please contact me Pritam. I really wish from my heart to get trace about him or just to know what has happened to him. Thank you very much for this opportunity. If you have any information, please write directly to AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #390 (Posted April 30, 2011) Dear Ader, I found your website and suspect nothing can be done in my case but I am trying to find out about a Parsi who was in Britain in Torquay in the 1950's. He said he was a Parsi and wrote in parsee language ostensibily but his name was not parsee , perhaps he had anglicised it. It was Karl Vegas. He said his father was a banker in Calcutta, not a stronghold of the Parsi community I know. His father was killed in riots in Calcutta apparently. I would so appreciate any suggestions you have for tracing him. Many thanks Robyn Whalley robyn.whalley@yahoo.co.nz If you have any information, please write directly robyn.whalley@yahoo.co.nz and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #389 (Posted April 30, 2011) Dear Sir: I saw a name Bahadur Mistri (age 81), who was recently on the Rajdhani train which was on fire. I wonder if this is the same Bahadur who was with me in St Mary's High School, Mazagon, Bombay from Std 1, 1939 till Std 4, 1943 when he left to join the Dufferin (Mercantile Marine Training Ship which was anchored off Bombay). I lost contact with him since then. At that time he lived in Lal Baug, Bombay. He had a younger cousin named Kali also in our school. The School Headmaster at the time was a Spanish Jesuit Missionary, Rev. Father Thomas Molina. I would like to find him after a lapse of 68 years. It would be wonderful if I can renew ties with Bahadur. Your help will be very appreciated. Thank you, Minoo Nariman Kotval, Nanaimo, BC Canada email mnk@shaw.ca If you have any information, please write directly to mnk@shaw.ca and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Case #388 (Posted March 23, 2011) Hi Ader, I'm looking for a Soli Kerawalla and his ex wife Putli. I hope I've spelt the surname correctly. They were good friends of my inlaws in the early 1960s. They migrated to UK in or around 1965 - 66. We met the two of them in London in 1993 Soli lived somewhere in Acton. He did have some plans to migrate to USA at the time, but we've no idea whether he actually did. I'd appreciate any help in locating either of them. Best Regards, Behram Ardeshir bca90@hotmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to bca90@hotmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #387 (Posted March 23, 2011) Dear Ader, I am trying to look for Ms.Roshan Dalal, an Architect n Reiki Practioner at Mumbai. I heard/ read about her on a website http://www.lifepositive.com/spirit/traditional-paths/kriya-yoga/madabusi.asp article mentioned by Sri Madabusi Subramanian a Reiki Master in Delhi. I am interested in learning reiki and hence want to contact Ms.Roshan Dalal. Ms.Roshan had taught Reiki to Sri Madabusi.Thanking you, Benny 108benny@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to 108benny@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #386 (Posted March 15, 2011) Hi Ader Gandi ....First let me compliment you on the wonderful opportunity you have created for us all. Its unique, its good. With due respect, I would like to thank you for trying to help others find their beloved and dear ones! Sir,My name is Vinu Kumaran Iam writing to you beliving that you'll the one to help me. I am here to find one of my best friend Mahajabeen Irani, she was staying somewhere behind the Parsi Dairy Farm Restaurant at Princess street, Marine Lines. There is also a Parsi Colony I believe. . I lost in touch with her during 1990-1991. We became very good friend when she was working with YMCA International House Mumbai Central in early 1990's and I was doing my HIMC from YMCA International House. She might be now around 44-45 yrs, married with family & kids. I would be really grateful if someone would try to help me to find my best friend ever had. My Email I.D is vinukumaran@gmail.com Thanks & Best Regards, Vinu Vinu Kumaran vinukumaran@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to vinukumaran@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #385 (Posted March 23, 2011) Hi, i had a friend by the name of Darayus Doctor who studied with me at St' Vincent School ,Pune in the year 1962 to 1967 , he used to stay behind Sachapir Street, Pune camp. I believe he had gone to Patna from here, i have not mer him since then ,would very much appreciate if u could locate him. Thanks.khushro If you have any information, please write directly to khushronc@yahoo.co.in and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #384 (Posted March 14, 2011) Dear Ader, Kindly help me to locate Shernaz Kaikobad (that used to be her maiden name). She used to be my good friend and batchmate and we both flew as airline stewardesses with AirIndia, over twenty years back. She migrated to the USA many years back and I have lost contact with her. She did her schooling in Mombassa/Zanzibar/Africa one of these places before she joined AirIndia. It will help both of us to fill in this long gap when we reconnect. I travel to the USA frequently and would love to meet her. Thank you for taking the time to read my mail and assisting me. Regards Trudy Reis (maiden name D'Silva) Dubai UAE trudyreis@hotmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to trudyreis@hotmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED? (November 6, 2011)
Hi Ader, I have written to Trudy Reis directly. I knew
the Kaikobad family in Zambia , Africa and also here in Texas . I have
Shernazs email in Tokyo, Japan that I will send to her. Case solved!
Cyrus Bulsara Plano, TX Cyrus Bulsara cybulman@yahoo.com
Case #383 (Posted March 10, 2011) hi Ader, This is my second request on Missing Parsi. The first search was highly successful, thank you. I am now looking for an old friend by the name of Minocher Ghadiali. He should be in his late forties/early fifties. He lived at Kemp's Corner, Bombay, above Allah Beli restaurant on the 1st floor, and was called Cher by his close friends. Parents were divorced, both remarried. His mom stayed at Slater Road. Hope the Missing Parsi magic works again for me and i can revive contact with him. He knew me by my maiden name, ie Tannaz Sethna. Would love to know where and how he is. Thanx again Tannaz Kalyaniwala tannaz.kalyaniwala@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to tannaz.kalyaniwala@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED (March 25, 2011) Hi again Ader, Thank-you, thank-you once again. Ive just received a mail from Minoo's wife Maggie and hope to get in touch with Minoo as well as soon as possible. I think the case is 99% solved. Just waiting for Minoo to confirm the same. Your site is brilliant. Thank-you and may you never have a single missing person in your life, parsi or otherwise. :-) have a lovely day tnaz Dear Ader, The case is now 100% solved, as i wrote to you yesterday, Minoo's wife has been in touch and also sent me his email id. Thank you once again tannaz tannaz.kalyaniwala@gmail.com Case #382 (Posted March
10, 2011) Hi, I am trying to find a friend MARUKH MANAGER
from Ahmedabad. She was working with Telecommunication Dept. and used to
commute with me from Ahmedabad to Baroda in 1985. Later on she was
transferred to Ahmedabad. I used to work with Bank of Baroda at Baroda.
Thank you for your time. Ravi rmaleshri@gmail.com If you
have any information, please write directly to rmaleshri@gmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED? (June
24th, 2011) This is in reference to case 382 on the website
themissingparsi.com. Hi, I have a friend named aftab manager this is his
phone no. 98795xxxxx he says his aunts name is MARUKH MANAGER from
Ahmedabad. i don't know if it is the same marukh that u are searching for
but its worth a try. all the best, karishma dalal ahmedabad karish0605@gmail.com
Case #381 (Posted March 5, 2011) I am missing
Jamshed Sukhadwalla, at Princess street Mumbai, he had sukhad shop across
from the Wadia agiari.We went to a school Little Flower of Jesus high
school. If you can and at your convinience, please let me know his tel #
& address.Thanks. Best regard's Mirza Asif Ali Baig NY abaig48@yahoo.com If you have
any information, please write directly to abaig48@yahoo.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED? (June 24,
2011) hi, i knew jamshed in college but have lost touch. however, i
am sure he is still active with the parsi ambulance brigade and they might
be able to help. their nos. are +912222621666. do try regards hoshang
havewala hoshanghavewala@yahoo.co.in
Case #380
(Posted March 5, 2011) Dear Mr.Gandi, I was surfing
the web tonight,just like many other nights & i guess the sudden urge
to eat something coupled with the sight of amul butter suddenly compelled
me to google "Polson Butter".I'm just 23 ,i've never eaten Polson butter
before but i've heard a few stories about how Mr. Dalal (Polson Butter
founder) had to shut shop with the emergence of the AMUL movement. Theres
not much i can find about Mr. Pestonji Edulji Dalal on the internet except
only as references at places.I have heard this butter seemed to have a
more golden colour & tasted better than the butter you get
nowadays.I'm wondering as to how i could contact this family if they're
still continuing to reside in India or anywhere else for that matter,but i
cant seem to find any information regarding their contact number or an
email ID.I was hoping , if you might have any means to find this out.I
just feel like
communicating with them ,asking them why they never started producing that butter again, the reasons basically. Maybe that product still has a lot of potential. Hope to hear from you soonYours Respectfully, Aspy Dadabhoy aspyrd@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to aspyrd@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED? (July 25,
2011) Hello Aspi, I am Shahrukh Homi Edibam , The owner of polson
Factory at Mazgaon [ Dock Yard Road ] was Pesi Mama to us . He was my
dad's Mama and his wife was Dhun mami . They stayed near oval maidan - a
little behind eros cinema . You are very correct that in the 60's when
Polson butter was regularly going out of stock ,,, all Bec. of Govt.
hassels , people would rather do without butter but refrain from buying
Amul . In them days no one would use the word butter ,,, they would only
say POLSON . The factory was later sold to one Mr. Kapadia -- Actress
Dimple Kapadia's Kaka . He could not manage to run it and he closed down
and sold off to ... - Haji Mastan . He raised the Factory to the ground
and built a residential tower. Today, there exists a Polson Children Trust
office managed by Mrs. Aloo M . Polson . Regards, Shahrukh .From: shahrukhedibam@hotmail.com
FURTHER SOLVED?
(November 12, 2011) I read your explanation of the Polsons on
Missing Parsee. I wanted to ask you if you knew the family well. My uncle,
Dara Karani, worked for 20 or more years at Polsons store near VT. I
remember collecting Polsons coupons from the butter and getting gifts in
return. It was really tasty and salty butter. But my parents also knew the
owners very well. He had married Polsons daughter and I know his name was
Jal (Kothawala? maybe). A very, very, kind couple with no children and a
dog named Bella. I wonder if you know any family member who might remember
them or my parents. My father was General Noshir Karani. Jal and his wife
and dog used to come and stay with us in Pune every year. Do let me know
if an y of this rings a bell. Thank you for your time. Kind regards,
Zareen <zareen@managingcultures.com>
Case #379 (Posted March
5, 2011) Hello Mr Gandi, I got a link to your site
while searching on Facebook for a pair of Parsi twin girls who were my
classmates in school. Though we studied together only in KG and 1st
standard (before I moved away) , we were close friends and I have never
forgotten them. I have vivid memories of them and I was heartbroken when
we moved away. I hope the fact that I am not a Parsi does not affect
my chances of getting my request/ search featured... (I am descended from
Kerala Syrian Christian stock) Names - Dinaz & Dilshad Billimoria.
(twins) Age now: must be same as me - around 45 or 46. I studied at
St, Joseph's Convent, Bandra, Mumbai - 1970 and 1971. I think they
continued there, but cannot be sure for how long. Thanks in advance for
any help you may be able to render. yours truly Sosha Srinivasan
(nee Mammen) soshasrnvsn@gmail.com If
you have any information, please write directly to soshasrnvsn@gmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
Case #378 (Posted March
1, 2011) HI MR GANDHI FIRST OF ALL I WILL BE SO THANK FULL
TO YOU FOR SUCH WONDER FULL SITE . I CAN CALL IT A PARSI GOOGLE.... I AM
SO HAPPY TO FIND THIS SITE.. I AM POOJA , I AM SEARCHING A LONG LOST
FRIEND FARZAD IRANI WHO STAYS IN PARSI COLONY NEAR' DPY SCHOOL' I GUESS
THE BUILDINGS NAME IS AHURA I GUESS . HE IS GUY BETWEEN 25-30YRS OF AGE
FAIR ,AND TALL STAYS WITH HIS MOM , HE HAS STUDIED FROM DON BOSCO SCHOOL
HE IS VERY FOND OF THIS CAR RALLY'S AND DO PARTICIPATES IN THEM . I AM
SEARCHING HIM PAST 7YRS . HE WAS THAT TIME WORKING WITH COSCO SHIPING LTD.
ITS A VERY LONG WAIT TO JUST MEET HIM, IF HE READS THIS OR ANY ONE ELSE
WHO KNOW' S ABOUT THIS GUY PLEASE EMAIL ME ON POOJANITANWAR19@YAHOO.CO.IN
I HAVE LOTS OF HOPES FROM HERE. THANKS POOJA If you have any
information, please write directly to POOJANITANWAR19@YAHOO.CO.IN
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
Case #377 (Posted February 28, 2011) dear mr, gandi, require your help in searching mr. khurshed guard residing in navsari, gujarat. he and i have studied together in same school later i left that school (in mumbai c.j.high school - tardeo for one year only later shifted to navsari - ava baug,in short he was my colleage in my class) and was still there later after some years visited the school i did not see him or heard about him, don't know what happened. thanking you bharat. his current age would be approximately 50 years & must married having children. thanking you bharat friend_1970@ymail.com If you have any information, please write directly to friend_1970@ymail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #376 (Posted February 28,
2011) Hi Ader, My name is Firozee Kodia and i am in Dubai
since 9 years. much before i came here my mama used to be here. he
migrated to UAE approximately 15 - 20 years back. i have been searching
him since im here with no clue. his family name was Firdaus Nadirshah
Icewala. the last i remember was he coming over to india to see us was
with his wife who happens to be a UAE local named fatima. his name
thereafter was changed to Haji Firdaus mastan as i understand from my mom
(Zenobia). can you help me find him please. we have no contact number or
any details. he is my mom's youngest brother. we tried to contact his
friends who own the Leopold cafe in byculla but even they have not helped
us. my mom desperately wants to know about his whereabouts and so do i
since im here in dubai. will appreciate your kind cause. Regards Firozee
firozee.k@gmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to firozee.k@gmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case
#.
Case #375 (Posted February 23, 2011)
HI Ader I am Rekha Rao a physician from DC. In 1950's a couple Mr Soli Wadia and his wife Mithoo
Wadia were our very precious family friends. they were like aunt
and uncle relationship. my fathers name was Rao. they have a son who was
living in rustom baugh byculla. their apt faced a mill
near the entrance. i visited them in 1977. i would like to get to know
them very much. i tried to reach them with no sucess. hope you can help.thanks
rekha rekharao13@gmail.com If you have
any information, please write directly to rekharao13@gmail.com and
copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case
#.
SOLVED (March 23, 2011) Hi, This is with ref. to case no.# 375, the person stays in Rustom baug Byculla,tel no. 2372XXXX, his sons name is farokh.Hope this helps. khushro contractor khushronc@yahoo.co.in Further SOLVED (Aug 11,
2011)
From: valerie dorabjee <valdorab@hotmail.com> To: rekharao13@gmail.com Cc: adergandi@gmail.com Case No. 375 posted Feb. 23rd. 2011 Dear Rekha, Yes, Mithoo A. remembers you. I am a teacher at the Sunflower Nursery which she is running for the past 20 years. Past 5 years, our dear Soli Uncle expired. Farrokh their son still resides with her. He is unmarried . If u have any message u can pass it on to me and I will inform her accordingly. My name is Valerie Dorabjee and I reside with my family at Jer Baug Byculla.Bye Val Case #374 (Posted February 21, 2011) Dear Mr. Ader, I would like to congratulate you for everything and may almighty God bless you for all your endeavors in future. Could you please help me to locate Homai Irani who was studying in Sir J.J.Girls' High School in the year 1978 & 1979. She used to stay at Colaba opposite Charag Din Store, Wood house Road and had later on shifted to Poona with her parents and used to stay on Fergssion College Road. She is a family friend and I am indebted to her for helping me in my rough patches in life and want to thank her and her parents. I was trying to contact her for the past 28 years and came to know about themissingparsis.com. I would be obliged if somebody can please help me. My email id is kcchandra@hotmail.com Yours' sincerely, Kashyap C. Chandarana If you have any information, please write directly to kcchandra@hotmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #373 (Posted February 19, 2011) Dear Mr Gandi, My mom has mentioned several times that she had a friend/brother (not related by blood but considered lovingly) called Mr. Dinshaw Jokhi. He also had a sister called Bami Jokhi & brother Kersi (not sure) Jokhi. They lived at Mazgaon, Godiwala Widow Chawl with their mother. Eventually Dinshaw married Jeroo a school friend of Bami Jokhi. My mom mentioned that she knew them when she was a teenager and they all lived in the same building and were neighbors. The children were perhaps in an (Petite, Pune) Orphange and used to visit their mom during vacations. She said that Dinshaw was a very sweet boy and extremely caring to her and even Bami was a very good and warm person. She cannot recall their mothers name but it could be Dina mai Jokhi. My mom's name is Silloo (Palkhiwala). I'd love to touch base with any one the above people or anyone who knows them. It could mostly be their children or grand children. God bless. They can write to me at destiny.2010.9@live.com Regards, Roshni If you have any information, please write directly to destiny.2010.9@live.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #372 (Posted February 19, 2011) Hi, I am Shetty (probably she may not remember my full name if I mention) searching for short and sweet friend Hufrish Barucha working for Hermes Travel and Cargo at Fort Bombay during 1981. There after I have joined Bank in Muscat (Sultanate of Oman) lost touch with her. I wrote to her after settling down in Muscat and visited her working place during my visit to India. Could not trace her or no information.She was staying in Tardeo. If you have any information, my e-mail address is shettymulkybala@gmail.com Thanks & Regards, Shetty M.B If you have any information, please write directly to shettymulkybala@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #371 (Posted February 17, 2011) Greetings from India and Bombay, the undersigned is in shipping industry and your website has been recommended to me by an acquaintance in Chicago. I frequently visit USA for business, I would like to also assist your organization from India, at the same time I need your help in seeking a person settled in USA for a long time and I tried your North America directory page but it is password protected In fact the person I am looking for is my step sister in Law settled long back in USA as I have a last death bed message from her late father to be delivered What I know only is her maiden name was Nergish Firoze Batliwalla, her deceased mothers name was Dhun living in Bangalore, Nergish was educated in Bishop Cotton School in Bangalore, she was an ex Air India cabin crew ( I was also a commander in Air India), got married and settled in USA last I heard was in California ( I do not know her married surname , neither I have her photograph), I have tried face book an got a response from Nergish Pardiwalla who suggested in Chicago this web site. I would humbly request you to assist me in what ever way you can Thank you Best wishes and regards Sheraz J. Malegamwalla - INDIA malegam@sdb.in If you have any information, please write directly to malegam@sdb.in and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #370 (Posted February 17, 2011) dear mr, gandi, require your help in searching mr. khurshed guard
residing in navsari, gujarat. he and i have studied together in same
school later i left that school and was still there later after some years
visited the school i did not see him or heard about him, don't know what
happened. please help me in locating him where currently will he be
available. thanking you. please be noted i had met him in school,in
mumbai c.j.high school - tardeo for one year only later shifted to navsari
- ava baug,in short he was my colleage in my class. can you please find
him out currently where is he located please as i am longing to meet him,
since missing him from couple of years. his current age would be
approximately 50 years & must married having children. bharat friend_1970@ymail.com If you have any
information, please write directly
to friend_1970@ymail.com and
copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case
#.
Case #369 (Posted February 14, 2011)
Ader, Can you help me to find my friend, Alice
Contractor, previously living at Rustom Baugh, Byculla (Bombay,India). She
went to St. Xavier's College and graduated in Arts in 1885. Later,
she worked as an airline hostess with Delta Airlines. She has one
brother (younger) Behram Contractor. This is her friend, Ingrid
Gonsalves.She was extremely kind. I would like to reconnect if
possible. Thank you. ingriddesequeira@yahoo.com If you have any information, please write directly
to ingriddesequeira@yahoo.com and
copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case #.
SOLVED (February 28, 2011)
Thanks Jimmy, you have solved the
mystery. She is the right person. Please close the file. God bless, ingrid
Hi Ingrid found a Behram K Contractor
in byculla this could be Alice's brother here are his details: Phone no.:
2375xxxx address: FLAT. NO.X, BLDG. NO.X, RUSTOM BAUG, BYCULLA, mumbai
400027 pl.let me know if this helped. good luck jimmy supertiggy@sbcglobal.net
Case #368 (Posted February 4,
2011) Dear Mr. Gandi, I am must commend you on your
endeavour to run this service. Its great to reconnect to our old Parsi
friends all over the world. I am currently based in Lagos, Nigeria and my
name is Hariharan. I am looking for whereabout of an old school teacher of
mine, Miss Maharukh Pakka. She was very beautiful those days and am sure
she still is. She used to teach us English and Social Studies in
our school, Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Jekegram, Thane
West. I have very fond memories of my association with her
and she has been a great friend of many of us at that time. I came to know
that she quit her job in school and was teaching in Udayachal High
School, Vikhroli, Mumbai and subsequently got married and settled in Delhi
or In Allahabad. Would be great if I am able to locate her
somehow through your forum. My personal email id is ?agharrya@yahoo.com Thanx and good
luck ! Best Regards A.G.HARIHARAN If you have any information,
please write directly to agharrya@yahoo.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED (March 11, 2011)
Hey. Dear A.G.HARIHARAN, Ive
known Mrs. Mahrukh (b.t.w that's the right spelling, not Maharukh) for
more than 17 years now. She isn't Mahrukh Pakka anymore. She has married
Dr. Feroze Sagar and become Mrs. Mahrukh Sagar. You are right,she moved to
Allahabad after marriage. She then went to Bhopal for a short spell before
migrating to Australia. Now she is back in India since 1999
(Mumbai[1999-2004] , Allahabad[2004-2007] , New Delhi[2007-present]) . She
is still very beautiful and looks as if she is in her Mid-20s. Actually
she is 50!!! with 3 sons!!! Any other information you need, please feel
free to mail me
back.Regards, Darius Sagar BTW, I am her son. (17yrs) dariussagar@rediffmail.com
FURTHER
SOLVED (March 15, 2011) Dear Hariharan, I was quite touched to see you
looking out for Mahrukh. Well, we got married 25 yrs ago & moved to
Sydney. We have 3 boys. Right now, she is fast asleep. Why not call her
tomorrow on her cell phone (+91 93106XXXXX) and surprise her.
I am sure she
will be thrilled. You can even see us on Facebook try "Mahrukh Feroze
Sagar". She is definitely the most beautiful girl around. No kidding.
Best
regards, Feroze Sagar.
PS:Right
now we live in New Delhi. ferozesagar@gmail.com Case #367 (Posted February 4, 2011)
Dear Mr. Gandi, First of all thank you for
establishing and maintaining this site. My name is Dr. Cyrus B. Toorkey
and I I am looking for a dear, friend from Bombay (Mumbai), India.
I used to know her in Bhavans College, Andheri (W) between the years of
1968-1972. She did her B.Sc. with Chemistry ?Major and Microbiology ?
Minor (I am quite sure). Subsequently she went on to become a homeopath
from the Patel Homeopathic Medical College, Irla, Vile Parle. She
married one, Yezdi Wadia and subsequently became known as Dr.
Farida Wadia. I think, Mr. Wadia worked at Mazgaon Docks
and they lived at Mazgoan Dock Officers quarters in Ghatkopar
with their children (two of them I think). Unfortunately, I have lost
touch with Dr. Wadia (Gandhi) and would very much like to get back in
touch with her. The phone number I have for her is longer valid nor is she
on Facebook. I moved to the United States almost thirty years ago. I would
like to appeal to any individual who may have any information about how I
can contact Dr. Wadia to contact me at cyrustoorkey@gmail.com or ctoorkey@comcast.net. I hope someone,
somewhere can help me find my dear friend. Good Luck. God Bless.
If you have any information, please write directly to cyrustoorkey@gmail.com or ctoorkey@comcast.net and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case number.
SOLVED? (March 5, 2011) Dear Mr Ader Gandi & Jimmy Bomanjee. The cases #s 360
& 367 are solved. It was about Dr Farida Yezad Wadia (Maiden Name
Farida Behram Gandhi). We tracked her through her mother's death records from the Bombay Panchayat
which records all close relatives names. mr Jimmy Bomanjee was kind enough
to provide me with several Tel #s of the similar name, and the name &
the discontinued tel # of her mother. The best part is that it is solved.
You are doing a fabulous social involvement and contributing to get
people who have lost friends. Wish Khudiaji blesses you for your efforts,
ameen! abaig48@yahoo.com Case #366 (Posted February 2, 2011)
Dear Mr. Gandi: I visited your website www.themissingparsi.com and thought you may
be able to help a Zoroastrian friend ?Namvar Poorannia in Kerman, Iran
locate his cousin Percy Irani in Bombay. Namvar is not
sure which official last name to search for ?Irani or
Junglewalla. Namvar spent time with Percy, his sister
Daulat and their mother Banoo while studying at MS University in Baroda
from 1974 to 1981. They lived at 13 Khareghat Colony 3rd floor, Hughes Rd,
Bombay-7. Percy had an older half-brother Rohinton. Namvar has
many fond memories of his time in the Parsi colony and is planning to
visit India this summer after 30 years. He would be delighted if your site
can help locate contact information for Percy or other family members.
Many thanks in advance for your kind help. Namvars email is poorannia@yahoo.com. You may list my email
address kalindibhatt@gmail.com also.
Regards,
Kalindi Bhatt. If you have any information, please write directly to poorannia@yahoo.com and kalindibhatt@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. Case #365 (Posted January 29, 2011) Dear Mr.Gandi, Looking for Burzin Bhamgara who was a student at Hill Grange High school AT Peddar road BOMBAY Passed out in 1981. He lived at Enterprise Building Nana Chowk. Appreciate your efforts & hope to locate Burzin Hope to find him. Many thanks for your efforts. RGDS Rajesh B Asraninb Mumbai india rajesh@asrani.biz If you have any information, please write directly to rajesh@asrani.biz and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED (March 5, 2011) Thanks Jimmy, i hav
spoken to Burzin on this no,it is the same person I got this information
from Mr Mehrnosh Surti. I once again thank ur team for such a wonderful
site,where one can find any parsi around the world. Thanks again
Regards Case #364 (Posted January 26, 2011) Dear Ader, I was browsing and came across your site. I had a good friend called Dinaz when I was in Lonavla Arts and Commerce college. Her family had Automobile Garage in Lonavla. She had one elder sister Perizaad and brother. She and I had become very close friends during our time together. I stayed in Khandala and did my schooling from Dhunmai Cawasji High School and college from Lonavla. I keep browsing net to find her I shall be very grateful If you can get me her information. She may know me by my maiden name Sugra Dange. My mom met her mother and sister during her last visit to Lonavla they told her she is out of India and visits them but my mom cannot recollect the place they mentioned of Dinaz. I am also on facebook and if she is on it would be grateful for the link now I am married and known by Sugra Athaide. I really look forward in getting in touch with her. And this is a gr8 initiative you and your team have started I wish you all the best.If you have any information, please write directly to sugra19@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED? (May 26, 2011) Hi Sugra, Facebook has a DC school page. I am an ex student. A lot of ex students are on that page. there is a chance that you can find you friend there. will be worth a try. here is the link http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/home.php?sk=group_239902747305 Good luck ! Nahid nahied10@yahoo.com FURTHER SOLVED (August 22,
2011) Case #363 (Posted January 26,
2011) Dear
Sir, With due respect, first of all, I would like to thank you for trying
to help others find their beloved ones! Although I am not a Parsi yet the
blood that runs in my veins belongs to a Parsi woman... My great grand
father whose name is Amir
Ul Mulk was the Mehtar of Chitral (Ruler).
Due to some political reason, he was arrested by the British Forces and
was taken to
Ooctacamund
in
India
where he was kept as a political prisoner. There in Ooctacamund, he
married a Parsi woman. Some say that the woman was a nurse... She gave
birth to four children, one boy and three girls. Later on, when my
great-grand father Amir Ul Mulk died there in 1924, the family was taken
to Chitral, again... The Parsi lady of my great grand father lived a few
months in Chitral ... She suddenly left Chitral and disappeared !!! I am
his 17 year old great-grand son...I would be very thankful to you if you
kindly trace her family out, thanks...Regards, Junaid
Saleh Hayat. (EMAIL REMOVED UPON REQUEST)
If you have any information,
please write directly to (EMAIL REMOVED UPON REQUEST)
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case
#.
SOLVED (February 14, 2011) Hello Tilloo, So nice to hear from you!!! My husband Rustom's cousin mentioned about your interest in searching for me on The Missing Parsi website case #362. I will send you another email shortly. Bakhtavar vachha@gmail.com Case #361 (Posted January 14, 2011) Dear Ader, My name is Jayshree Sampat and I am very grateful to you for finding my Parsi friends from Gamadia School (case # 311)! Well, I need your help again this time to find my neighbors in Mumbai. When I left Mumbai in 1976, I was living with my parents opp. Dadiseth Agyari and there was a Parsi bldg right across from us where a Parsi family used to reside. They were great friends with my parents and us kids. The family's names are: Darakaka Motafaram (father), Dhanben Motafaram (mother), Shirin Motafaram (daughter), and Firoz Motafaram (son). I used to go to their house often to play with Firoz since he was practically my age. I know that they moved from Dadiseth Agyari area in the mid 70's to a Parsi colony in Mumbai but I do not don't know which one. I heard that Shirin got married in the early 80's and moved to Canada but I do not know which part of Canada. I would love to get in touch with either Shirin or the remaining family members still in Mumbai and I am confident that with your assistance I will be able to locate them. Thank you in advance for all your help! My email address is: jaysampat7@yahoo.com Best Regards, Jayshree If you have any information, please write directly to jaysampat7@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED
(February 5, 2011) Hi
Jayshree - Congratulations to you and Ader...another case solved!!!!
A friend of mine forwarded the link to me, and here I am! Jayshree, I
remember you and your family very well...brothers Hemant (Babu) and
Kishan, and sister Panna. (How Kishan managed to keep himself from
falling off the roof every kite season is still a mystery to me!) I
also remember your mom (Baku Masi) and your dad, whose name I don't
recall...sorry. I DO recall that your family owned the building
across the street from us. I have been married 27 years now, and reside in
Wisconsin. My sister Shirine lives in Montreal with her husband of
35 years. We can share more details once we hook up. My contact
information is below. I look forward to hearing from you. Best
regards. PS: Thanks again to Ader for doing this...what a terrific
idea! Feroze
Motafram fdmotafram@msn.com Hi
Feroze, It is so nice to hear from you after so many years! A BIG
THANK YOU to Mr. Ader Gandi and his amazing website of connecting long
lost friends together - what a noble thing to do! This is my second
case solved - the previous case was to look for my Gamadia school class
mates and I have been in touch with them ever since I found them! I
am so elated and over the moon! Vow, you have very good memory
Feroze! You remember all of us! Well, my father's name is
Jairajbhai and yes, we owned the building across the street from you guys
which my father sold in '80 and moved to Andheri West. We all still
talk about all the mischiefs Kishan used to get himself into and still
survive! Babu remembers you and Shirin quite frequently..... I
also have a younger brother (10 years younger than me), Hamir who was very
little when we lived across from you at Dadiseth Agyari lane. Myself,
Kishan and Babu live in Southern California, Panna lives in Houston, and
Hamir in New Jersey. I would love to hook up with you as would the
rest of my siblings I am sure. Both my parents lived in Bombay and
we visited them and vice versa until they passed away - my mom passed away
in '98 and dad in '2000. I remember your family moved from Dadiseth Agyari
to a Parsi colony in Bombay - it must have been around '75 or '76 but I
don't remember where you moved to. When did you move to
Wisconsin? I remember Shirin moving to Canada - are your parents
still living in Bombay? Please give Shirin and your parents my
regards. Is it alright if I share your contact information with my
siblings? It was really very nice to hear from you and I am so
grateful to Ader for his website and to your friend who forwarded the link
to you! Best regards Jayshree jaysampat7@yahoo.com
SOLVED (March 5, 2011) Dear Mr Ader Gandi & Jimmy Bomanjee. The cases #s 360
& 367 are solved. It was about Dr Farida Yezad Wadia (Maiden Name
Farida Behram Gandhi). We tracked her through her mother's death records from the Bombay Panchayat
which records all close relatives names. mr Jimmy Bomanjee was kind enough
to provide me with several Tel #s of the similar name, and the name &
the discontinued tel # of her mother. The best part is that it is solved.
You are doing a fabulous social involvement and contributing to get
people who have lost friends. Wish Khudiaji blesses you for your efforts,
ameen! abaig48@yahoo.com Case #359 (Posted January 13,
2011) Hi
there. My name is Jacqui Baer and in the mid 1980s I used to hang out a
lot in my hometown of Sydney
Australia
with a girl called Havovi Irani.
Back then we were both around 15 or 16 years old, and we went to the
cricket together whenever the Indian cricket team were in town. I am sure
she is married by now and has changed her name or has even moved to India.
I cannot remember what school she went to in Sydney, or what suburb she
lived in, but I do remember she worked in a McDonalds store
in George St in Sydney around that time.
I would love to get in contact with her again, so if someone reading this
knows her, please contact me ASAP on jacqueline.baer@gmail.com If you have any
information, please write directly to jacqueline.baer@gmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
Case #358 (Posted January 11,
2011) Yezdi Khareghat. My wife Benaifer
Khareghat has been desperately trying to find an old friend of hers called
"Hormuzd
Bamboat" who graduated with her from
Hinduja
College , class of '94 in Bombay . He was part of the graduating
year of 1994, and was a very good friend of my wife. She has been trying
to find Hormuzd since a long time, but with little success. The last she
knows is that he was working for Citibank
in Mumbai, at least 10 - 15 years ago.
If anybody knows of his whereabouts or can give his contact information,
that would be really great. Please write directly to me on yezdijk99@sky.com Thanks, Yezdi J.
K. If you have any
information, please write directly to yezdijk99@sky.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure
to mention the case #.
SOLVED? (August 30, 2011) Re case #358 there's a Hormuzd Bamboat listed as a WZCC member in the banking industry from mumbai/australia... i have absolutely no idea if this is the person you're looking for, or how to contact him from that list but I think its worth a try... hope you find him... http://www.wzcc.net/members.asp?I=2# Case #357 (Posted January 10, 2011)
Dear
Mr.Gandi, Looking for Dara
Patel
who was a student at DR.AMBEDKARS
COLLEGE AT WADALA BOMBAY 1973/74.
He lived in lalbaug
parsi colony.
Appreciate your efforts & hope to locate Dara.
Rumai
Irani a
dear friend met him in abu
dhabi in 1983.He
used to live in Mahim
in the lane coming up to st.michaels
church/school.
Hope to find him. Many thanks for your efforts & happy new year. RGDS
VIJAY KUMAR RAO vijaykumarrao2002@yahoo.com If you have any information,
please write directly tovijaykumarrao2002@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure
to mention the case #.
SOLVED (February 16, 2011) There is
one Dara Patel living close to my house. His age matches the details you
have given. I think he was originally from Lalbaug. His residence
phone number is: +91 22 2412XXXX Zarin Havewala zarinhavewala@yahoo.co.in
Thanks
a ton zarin..Yes he was from lalbaug...where is he now please??? i will
call the number given...rgds
vijay Case #356 (Posted January 3,
2011) To,
Mr. Ader Gandi Sir, I 'm looking out for my friend Ms. Huban
Guzdar.(34 years approx.) (Height 5
feet 3 inches). She graduated from St. Xavier's
College(Bombay) from Arts Stream.(1995-1996). She used to
reside behind Metro Cinema (Bombay) (granny's place )and also put up
at Powai. She did her MBA from Allana Institute of Management Studies The
last time i heard about her through a common friend she was into Event
Management. Regards Asif Khatri (Advocate) asifkhatri77@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly
to asifkhatri77@gmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #. SOLVED (February 16, 2011) Huban's sister's phone number: +91 98209XXXXX Case #355 (Posted December 31,
2010) We are looking for a friend; she used to live
in Schenectady, New York, (USA). She is from Pune, her family owns the
Kayani Bakery. She is a Dentist by profession; we call her Dr. Perin
(Peridokht). Can you find out something about her please? Thanks. Thank
you very much. An additional piece of information is that we were based in
Yazd, Iran from 1975 -1978. I don't know if this will help. Take care.
Grace James grace.james@gmail.com If you have
any information, please write directly to grace.james@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case #.
Case #354 (Posted December 25,
2010) Dear Mr. Ader Gandi, Mr. Navroji Manekji Bathena and
Ms. Motibai Navroji Bathena where Good freinds of my father (Late
Chandrakant Baliram Goregaokar) and as per my knowledge they used to stay
some where at Jacob Circle in there Own building. If my father would have
been there, then his age would have been about 75 years. So both Mr.
Navroji Manekji Bathena and Ms. Motibai Navroji Bathena must have crossed
75 years. Would be really appreciated getting any information about both
of them or their descendent if possible. thanks & Best Regards, Abhay
Goregaokar. If you have any information, please write
directly to acgoregaokar@in.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
Case #353 (Posted December 20,
2010) HI, I AM LOOKING FOR MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND DILNAVAZ
PITHAWALA WHO STUDIED WITH ME IN ST. AGNES HIGH SCHOOL, CLARE ROAD,
BYCULLA AND LIVED IN RUSTOM BAUG, BYCULLA. SHE PASSED HER SSC IN THE 1983
BATCH. SHE HAD A BROTHER MEHRNOSH AND SISTER RASHNA. SHE USED TO WORK AT
NARIMAN POINT AND LATER GOT MARRIED TO ONE OF HER WORK COLLEAGUES (I THINK
THE NAME WAS ROHINTON). WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU EXTEND IN HELPING ME
TO FIND HER. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE HER SINCE THE PAST 15 YEARS BUT
HAVE HAD NO LUCK. AM DESPERATELY HOPING YOUR MISSING PARSI SITE WILL UNITE
ME ONCE AGAIN WITH MY LONG LOST FRIEND. SHABNAM. asbooks@yahoo.com If you have
any information, please write directly to asbooks@yahoo.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
Case #352
(Posted December 15, 2010)
Hi Ader, I wonder if i could
get to know the whereabouts of my school friends, Farida and
Ferozy. I think their surname was Daruwala but
am not very sure. They lived in Colaba, where their
parents owned a building. We went to St. Josephs High School RC
Church, and completed SSC in 1974. The last info i have is that,
Farida was at the Oberoi Hotel and she married a boy who worked at the
same hotel. My name is Tannaz Kalyaniwala, previously Tannaz Sethna. would
really appreciate getting any info on my dear friends. Thanx for the
service you are providing, its highly appreciated. tannaz
tannaz.kalyaniwala@gmail.com If you have any
information, please write directly to tannaz.kalyaniwala@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank
you. Be sure to mention the case
#.
SOLVED (December 30, 2010) Hi Tanaz, Saw yr post on the missing parsi
site...... I have emailed you Ferozy & Farida's email ID. Have
fun connecting back with old friends. Keep smiling, wahbeez wahbeez@hotmail.com
Case #351
(Posted December 12, 2010)
Dear Ader, My
name is Mira from UK. My sister Yashu who is trying to locate
DILIP KHAMBHATIA, they both attended WILSON
COLLEGE & BHAVAN COLLEGE in Mumbai/Bombay India, year 1964 - 65
and she would like to get in touch with Dilip. My e-mail miraj09@hotmail.com Thank you Mira
Jenkins. If you have
any information, please write directly to miraj09@hotmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case
#.
Case #350
(Posted December 12, 2010) Dear Mr. Ader, Today I
just happened to meet a senior citizen named Mrs. Malti Vaidya , who is a
relative of a good friend of mine. Myself being a Parsi, she asked me if I
have heard of an old couple named Roshan & Bomi Khambatta having
daughters named Kashmira and Rashna who were their close neighbours in
Vadodara and subsequently shifted to Mumbai years back. Since then
they have lost touch. Other info she could remember was about Mrs. Roshan
Khambatta, that she was and RTO officer posted in Vadodara. Mrs
Malti Vaidya is very eager to contact the family, because she says the
couple has been very helpful in their difficult times and shall be happy
to get in touch with family and express her gratitude. I happened to come
across your website and hope it shall help me to connect the old
lady with the persons she is looking for and bring a smile on her face.
Thanking you dsiodia@gmail.com If you have any
information, please write directly to dsiodia@gmail.com and copy
AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case #.
SOLVED (February 14, 2011)
hi i am rashna doctor (khambatta), daughter of roshan bomy
khambatta whom malti vaidya is trying to locate. i came to know
about it today through my good friend, great job ader, keep up the
good work all the best.binaifer irani. i would love to meet malti aunty.
my contact no. is 976983XXXX. kindly do the needful we will be very
glad. thanking you, rashna doctor rashnu_58@yahoo.com
Hello Rashna, Thank you for responding, its
actually unbelievable that i have been successful in my attempt to locate
you and help Malti aunty. It has nearly been 2 months already, since
I posted this case on Ader's website , and finally this worked
out. Unfortunately aunty and her husband just left Mumbai a few days
before, to go to Kuwait and from there they will
be returning to London where they actually reside. A close friend of
mine ,who is their relative has Malti aunty's contact address, phone
number and email id. I am sure Malti aunty will also be really
happy, because when i had spoken to her , she had told me that it was
her earnest wish to talk to you . dsiodia@gmail.com Regards,
Delna. Mr. Ader, Thank you very much, this would have been impossible
without the help of your website. It is like a silver
lining on a dark cloud, which gives hope to people who wish
to reunite with their near and dear
ones. Case #349
(Posted December 3, 2010) Hi Ader, We're trying to locate
an old college mate of ours, Jasmine Unwalla, aka Jesse. We were
doing interscience together at Elphinstone College, Mumbai in 1969.
I think she went on to Grant Medical to do medicine and then, we lost
touch, sadly........would really love to reconnect with the lovely Jesse.
Best, Anjum Nath nathanjum@yahoo.com If you have any
information, please write directly to nathanjum@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you.
Be sure to mention the case #.
Case #348 (Posted November 28, 2010) Hi Ader, Congratulations on the great site. I would like to request a post on behalf of a senior citizen searching for an old friend. I am searching for a HOMI KAPADIA originally from Bombay and who moved to USA in the 1950s. He studied in St. Xavier's College in Bombay in 1948-49 in the science section and was a very good cyclist. Later he went to Pune to study agriculture there and subsequently moved to USA in the 50s. Maybe to Texas. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, would appreciate his contact details. Thank you, Cyrus hicyrus@yahoo.com If you have any information, please write directly to hicyrus@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved
case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case
#.
Case #347 (Posted November
26, 2010) Dear Ader,Its a
great job you are doing I really appriciate it.I am Prashant Jothady
origily from mumbai,and livung in Austria for last 43 years.I am looking
for my good old Parsi friend named Jamshed .D.Lam ,all I
know about him that he was working in Taj Hotel Group in India our
last meeting was in 1996 in Mumbai.Thanks a lot in advance for
your help and efforts.Kindest Regrds Prashant Jothady. Jothady
Prashant indiacatering@aon.at If you have any information, please write directly toindiacatering@aon.at and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved
case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case
#.
SOLVED (December 2, 2010) Mr. Lams
telephone no in mumbai is 2284 XXXX. adergandi@gmail.com
Case #346 (Posted November
24, 2010)
Dear Sir, I am looking for my
friend PERSIS BILLIMORIA. He had a flat in
HELIOPOLIS BUILDING in colaba, (opp president hotel)
mumbai. We became good friends while we were doing our Articles
for chartered accountancy with SB BILLIMORIA & CO, chartered
accountants based at Fort, Mumbai back in 1981--1983. Now
for many years i have not been able to track him down. As far as i
remember he was probably shifting to bangalore in the
future. He got married in 1983 perhaps, i am not very sure about the
date/year. At present his age should be around 54 years. Hoping to find my
friend. warm regards DEEPAK BHARGAVA deepak.kanpur@gmail.com If you have any
information, please write directly to deepak.kanpur@gmail.com and
copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case
#.
Case #345 (Posted November 24, 2010) Hello Ader. Hope you are doing
well. I just read about your website and thought I should write to
you. My Mom is
actually searching for her friend Mahin Devlaliwalla
Irani , who happens to be my mom's school friend and best
friend during her childhood days, They studied at Young girls high
school, mumbai and her sister Zarine Irani used to run a hotel in
Pune also. They used to live in Tardeo road. She had got
married to one Rohinton Irani/Devlaliwalla after which my
mom lost her contacts and hasnt been in touch.My mom's name is
Poornima Mistry. Thanks for your time and hope we
get her contact details at the earliest. Regards Pallavi pallavi_mendon@yahoo.co.in If you have any information, please write
directly to pallavi_mendon@yahoo.co.in and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved
case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case
#.
SOLVED? (October 27, 2011) You
can find Mahin in Devlali...She lives at Dhondy Road and her husband owns
a poultry farm " REVIRA POULTRY FARM" Soli
Irani Case #344 (Posted November 6, 2010)
Hi Ader, I am looking for one Mr. "HOMI BATHENA" who was in the Merchant
Navy. We were friends in HongKong in 1987. He got married to a German lady
named Anette and as far as I know, settled down with her in
Germany. Homi Bathena is originally from Pune-India, and in
1987 had a sister living in a Parsi colony in Pune. Homi's age (I guess)
will be abt 58 years now. Homi and his friends including myself were
all in Shipping, and we met and stayed for a while in Hong Kong. Some
of our mutual friends' names in Hong Kong were Mercy, Irene, Lawrence
Mariott, Sanjeev Savara, Nelson, John D'Souza. Any information about
him would be much appreciated. With thanks and best
wishes, Mehernosh Manekshaw Slater Road, Mumbai 400 007 e mail: mmmehernosh@hotmail.com If you have any information, please write
directly to mmmehernosh@hotmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved
case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case
#.
SOLVED (November 22, 2010) Homi, Where the hell are you? Mercy and I have been
trying for years to find you. Please find my contact details as given
below. Call soon. Love and best
wishes
Mehernosh. Mumbai. mmmehernosh@hotmail.com Hi Ader, Ref my e-mail to you below of 5th Nov/10, I was absolutely
amazed when I received a message from my very dear friend Homi
after 23 years. Thanks so much for your idea and your website. I
am definitely going to spread the word amongst all my family and friends,
regarding this invaluable service that you are providing to us
Zoroastrians.With best wishes and more success to you and your
team. Mehernosh Case #343 (Posted November 3,
2010) Hello,
I saw your
wonderful website where you help connect long lost friends. I am looking
for my friend Nishi Mawkin (maiden last name) who worked
at Air India with me between 1968-1975 at Nariman Point, her brother
in law Mr. Lamba owned a restaurant at
Churchgate, Volga?/STRONG> and they lived at Babulnath Temple ,
Chowpatty. I believe she is now married and lives in
Bangalore but not too sure. I am also looking for my
friend Yasmin Aspi Sarkari (Irani) who I met in a French class
(1974) in Bombay and then again I phoned her while I was
vacationing in Iran in 1975 where she moved but after that lost touch.
Any information
on the above two friends you can retrieve, will be highly appreciated.
Thanks. Keep up
with this wonderful site. We all appreciate. Nelly Mehta zernel607@aol.com If
you have any information, please write directly to zernel607@aol.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case
#. Case #342 (Posted November 1,
2010) Dear Mr Gandi, Thank you for your help in trying to
locate "Missing Parsis' I'm looking for some news of two cousins of
mine Zarine Mody and sister Rupina Mody. They were daughters
of my cousin Russi Mody, whose family was from Karachi, but who was a
qualified Engineer and latterly worked in Bombay. He died prematurely
while travelling on work in a train near Poona. Their mother was Frenny
who I think was from some Nicholson family in Bombay, but latterly lived
in Karachi. Both these girls went off to the USA, as far as I know. Have
lost track of them for many years. They must be in their sixties now. My
name is Nowshir Setna and I studied in Poona and subsequently in Bombay. I
seem to have heard that one of them was involved in some accident in the
USA and could have been slightly incapacitated. If anyone can throw some
light on their whereabouts, I would be happy to contact them. My e-mail is
nowshir.setna@gmail.com I
hope you are successful in this search. Thanking you and with regards,
Nowshir Setna. Regards Nowshir Setna If you have any information,
please write directly to nowshir.setna@gmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED (November 13,
2010) Dear Mr Gandi, In answer to my case
342 query. one Mr Jimmy Bomanjee contacted me with details of Rupina my
cousin. I phoned her and sure enough it was my long lost cousin. I'm
writing to tell you how much all of us appreciate the excellent work you
are doing in getting 'missing parsis' to find each other again. You
really deserve extra kudos. Best regards, Nowshir Setna. nowshir.setna@gmail.com
Case #341 (Posted October 23,
2010) Hi Ader, I am Roshan Kharwa (nee Banker) and live in
Mumbai India. Round about 1960 I came to know Dinshaw Vimadalal who
studied in Cathedral School and and lived at Cuffe Parade. Later he
married Shirin and left for the US. Since I am in the US on a 3
month vacation, I would very much like to know the location of Dinshaw
Vimadalal. His sister was Goolrukh who went to Spain and later died of
cancer. Do let me know in case you know the whereabouts of Dinshaw
Vimadalal. After he lost both his parents I have not heard anything about
him. Awaiting your prompt reply, I remain, Yours faithfully, Roshan
Kharwa (nee Banker roshkha@hotmail.com If
you have any information, please write directly to roshkha@hotmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED (January 3rd, 2011) Hi I am Khushroo Dholoo married to Zarrin (nee
Bilimoria) who was in Cathedral school in the 60's alongwith Dinshaw &
we know him very well. He has settled in Hermazelo(?) Mexico since long
time back along with his wife Firuza who died tragically recently. More
details can be obtained from Dr. Pocha his cathedral batchmate who is more
familiar with him & also visited them some years back. His email
is thepochas@hotmail.com. Hope
this helps Regards - Khushroo dholoo07@gmail.com
FURTHER SOLVED (April 30th, 2011) Dear Roshan, Ref yr case no 341 on Missing parsi .com abt Dinsha Vimadalal I am Niloufer Marolia who worked with TCI in mumbai and knew Dinsha(Din). He worked with our LA office for a few years and later moved to mexico. In around 1980 he married my friend Firoza Lam . Feroza died tragicly in July 2010. Din has built his own house in Mexico . His address is ; SENORA 83190 MEXICO. Tel No. 52-1-662 256 XXXXX Email: palacio85@hotmail.com this is outskirts of Mexico and email access is fro the PO By the way are you the same Roshan who worked with Siemens in Mumbai? I was doing hotel and domestic air bookings in TCI and you used to visit us .I will be delighted to hear more about you as I often wonder where you are now. Warm regards Niloufer nmarolia48@gmail.com Case #340 (Posted October 20, 2010) Dear
Ader, Have another request to make - the friend I found on Missing Parsi,
Kerman Bharucha, (see case # 259) wants to contact one Ms Jeannie
Canteenwalla living in Pondicherry. She has changed her name to
Jayini and her husband's name is Tappas and her daughter's name is
Parul. She is the daughter of Nariman and Minnie Canteenwalla (both
deceased) and the sister of Ferdauz and Dhun Canteenwalla. Could
anyone help please? Many thanks Zarin Mistry zarinmistry@hotmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to zarinmistry@hotmail.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case
#. Case #339 (Posted October 18,
2010) Dear Ader, I seek your
help in tracing any of my school friends from Zorastrian
Boarding High School Devlai for the period 1934 to 1938 or there
about . I have now settled for 50 yrs in Mid USA but would be
delighted to make acquaintance of any colleagues from the old school .
Thanks for your help Dorab (Don) N Gazder in Mid
USA If you have
any information, please write directly to Nadirshaw@aol.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
Case #338 (Posted October 16, 2010)
Ader, This is Manisha, i am searching for my friend her
name is Arnavaz (annu), I don't remembered her last
name.she was studying in Udayachal school, vikhroli, mumbai and was
leaving in Phirojsha Nagar, creek side. Last time I met her in Dubai
may be in the year 1992-93 (she was staying in Dubai) Her sister's name is
Behroz. She is married and her age may be 44-45
approx. I think she is still living in Dubai. I
would appreciate if you could find her and pass her my email ID.
Manisha Bhanu manisha_bhanu@hotmail.com
If you have any information, please write directly to manisha_bhanu@hotmail.com and
copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED (January 23rd. 2010) Hi
Manisha, I know about Arnavaz and Behroz. I have Behroz's number.
982088xxxx s
Case #337 (Posted October 16,
2010) Hi there, First of all CONGRATULATIONS for setting
up this website! What a marvelous idea of helping people around the
globe! My Search Details: Armede Aspy Rana (Maiden name)
Armede Bhaya (married name I think) Female Address: I knew:
University Campus, Pratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India School
attended: Navrachna Higher Secondary School, Sama, Vadodara Her
Father: Was The Dean of Faculty of Arts, M S University, Vadodara
Originally the family was from Mumbai and they lived in Colaba. My
last contact with her was in 1986.............Indeed a very long time. WE
HAVE ORGANISED OUR SCHOOL CLASS REUNION IN VADODARA FROM 16 - 19 DEC and I
cannot afford to miss out ARMEDE. She was and is a dear and a very close
friend to my heart from school days. PLEASE HELP ME FIND HER.
I got your website details from Parsi Trust in Colaba. I look forward to a
very positive response.
God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kind regards Mayura mayurapatel7@hotmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to mayurapatel7@hotmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED (November 22, 2010) Dear Mayura, Armede
Bhaya is in Mumbai in Colaba. Her parents retired and moved back to the
house in Cuffe Parade. I have her cell
phone and please call her (make sure you call after 11 am ) and I am sure
she will love to attend the Navarachana School reunion. We lived in the
bungalow across and my parents (The Modis') and the Ranas are very old
friends. Her cell number is 982116XXXX.
Please do tell her that Babul gave the number. We need to be so grateful
to Mr. Ader Gandi. I am sitting here in San Francisco and connecting you
to an old friend in Mumbai. Take
care, Mayuranki mayuranki.almaula@gmail.com
Mayura, I forgot to add her email. armedebhaya@hotmail.com She is
included above and I am sure Kairoos will tell her that you are trying to
get in touch with her for your reunion.
I hope you can connect soon and I am sure you two will spill your
hearts out. Enjoy,
Mayuranki (Armede always refers me as Babul-!!) mayuranki.almaula@gmail.com Case #336 (Posted October 13,
2010) Hi Ader, I have a Parsi friend. I"ve lost touch in
1983.
Her name is KHURSHID SANGA. I don't know if she is married and her surname has changed. She was in school with me. Alexzandra school then the same college, K.C college. She was living in Colaba near electric house in one of the lanes. She was the only child. I hope to find her through your website. Thank you. Bela Segal belasegal@gmail.com If you have any information, please write directly to belasegal@gmail.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. UPDATED (January 21, 2010) I remember Khurshid ?I used to be in Bengalee Girls School,
she was there in high school. I would love to get in touch with her
too. I used to be Jessica DSouza. jdsilva@airdberlis.com
Case #335 (Posted October 13,
2010) Hello, I am looking for my missing parsi friend
"Khursheed H. Irani". Khursheed H. Irani & I were classmates in
"Governament Polytechnic" Gulbarga, Karnataka State. We both completed
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He might be in his late 40's. He
owns a house in Wadi, District Gulbarga, Karnataka, India & was
running a business with few partners & was manufacturing hydraulic
power valves & cylinders etc. The last time I received a letter
from him in June 26, 1990. His mother visited USA in early 90's. At
present I am living in New Jersey USA. Khaja Noorullah Khateeb New
Jersey,USA. mateenkhateeb@yahoo.com
If you have any information, please write directly to mateenkhateeb@yahoo.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED (January 26, 2011) Hi, Mateen.... Pls contact the below given email address
khurshedirani@yahoo.com
khurshedirani@hotmail.com
God bless you. Warm
Hugs, Shahin J. A. Mehershahi (Irani) Udwada, Gujarat- shahinirani@yahoo.com Case
#334 (Posted October 12, 2010) Dear Ader,
First of all I
would like to convey my appreciation to the great job you are doing in
locating missing Parsis around the world. My name is Hoshedar Movdawalla.
I am basically from Valsad, Gujarat but am currently in Sydney
Australia. I am looking for Mr. Eric Doctor who is my uncle (mom's
cousin). Eric's mom's name is Jerbanu Doctor, who passed away long back.
We used to call her Jara Fuiji. They used to live just opposite Bombay
Central station. He was previously in Dubai and then I heard he moved to
the UK (I am not sure of this). His sisters (Daisy and I don't
remember the other one's name) are in the US. His brother Dhun is still in
Bombay. He is my mom's (Yasmin Mehernosh) and Bomi Mehernosh's
cousin. The last time I met him was at his kids' Navjote around 15 years
back at Saher Agiyari in Bombay. I would like to get in touch with him again and
would like to invite him to my daughter's Navjote ceremony next December
at Valsad, Gujarat (India). If you have any information, please
write directly to hoshedarm@yahoo.com
or hoshedar.movdawalla@railcorp.nsw.gov.au
or pmovdawalla@chcs.com.au
and please copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so
he can record it as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case
#.
Case #333 (Posted October 10, 2010) Dear Mr. Ader Gandi, While surfing thru the net I came across this site n got inspired to look out for my friends. I am looking for all / some parsi friends of sir j j fort girls high school batch 1971-72 some names with all maiden surnames. Would like to get in touch with them. I was known as Roshan Nariman , and lived near METRO CINEMA dhobi talao. Our teachers were Miss Bamji who taught us English, Mrs Mehta was our class X teacher, Mrs Dolly kuka our class 8th teacher , Mrs hemavati now mrs Pal who was our class teacher 7th, and now is the principal of the school but that was some years ago I met her and she was very pleased to see me and so was I. ll of my friends mentioned below must be in their early fifties: Yasmin dhalla, khorshed marolia, bhaktawar avari all used to stay at khetwadi grant road those days. Nergish and freny billimoria sisters from wadia baug parel. Roda signporia ( I think has married percy signporia) , arnavaz mistry used to work for the taj hotel Mumbai from novroz baug parel. Naina ghelani from Malabar hill and chandrika ghelani from matunga -two cousins Thanks a lot. My email contacts are rvsagar.rashmi@gmail.com / rash_nup@yahoo.com Regards Rashmi Vidyasagar(nee roshan nariman. If you have any information, please write directly to rvsagar.rashmi@gmail.com / rash_nup@yahoo.com and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the case #. SOLVED? (February 26,
2011)
Try
phone number +91 22 247XXXXX for Billimoria sisters from A H Wadia
Baug
zarinhavewala@yahoo.co.in Dear Zarin, Thanks for the
telephone nos.of Bilimoria sisters,Spoke to Nergish today It was
great getting in touch with her......Thanks once again also noted
that u r helping many others, great job keep it up. dear mr ader, i
still have to get in touch with my other friends, but thanks for
this site now with one contact am sure will catchup with the others.
RASHMI/
ROSHAN Case #332 (Posted September 28,
2010) hi, am tring to trace larnaz masalawalla,we were
schoolmates at St annes pune.She must be around 42 years old.Her family
moved to canada about 25 years ago.She has a brother porus and her uncle's
house used to be close to mine in salisbury park pune.some of our common
friends- nisha nanaya,kamal,tazeen cazi. I can be contacted - vijayaps@yahoo.com Thanks, Dr
Vijaya Sethumadhavan If you have any information, please write
directly to vijayaps@yahoo.com
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case #.
SOLVED (November 15, 2010) Hi Vijaya, Larnaz is
living in Sydney, Australia and her married surname is Kharadi. Her
current tel no. is 61 - 2 - 9715XXXX and her email address is
larnazk@yahoo.com. Best regards. Dadi. dadi647@gmail.com
Case
#331 (Posted September 28, 2010) Hello Sir, I came
to know Mr.Pervez Jalnewalla and his sister Gul live in Mumbai. Lastly I
met them in 1982 in Jamshedpur in Telco colony. I know them very
well from Jamshedpur as we all worked in TELCO,Jamshedpur. Their father
expired few years back,about their mother I dont know. Pl. let me know if
you get any information about them. Thanks Tirendaz Irani t.irani@t-online.de If
you have any information, please write directly to t.irani@t-online.de
and copy AderGandi@Gmail.com
so it can be recorded as a solved case. Thank you. Be sure to mention the
case
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